NOTE: Design Your Letter Heading to Suite Your Style. Headings are left justified below for simplicity:

Sample Cover Letter #1

Your Name
Address
City, State ZIP Code
Phone

Date

Name/Address of Person Receiving your letter

Dear Person’s Name:

I am very interested in the Fitness Director position opening at the Los Gatos Sports and Wellness facility. I have a strong educational background and several professional health and fitness experiences which I feel uniquely qualify me for this job opportunity. I am currently a certified personal trainer and am completing my degree in Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico.

My education and professional background has provided me extensive organizational and managerial experience. For instance, in my internship at CitiWorld I helped to established the fitness class program, market it, and was closely involved in designing the assessment and prescription exercise system now utilized.

My Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science is a comprehensive education in anatomy, kinesiology, management concepts in sport and fitness settings, worksite wellness, fitness assessment and prescription, stress testing, EKG, and athletic training. I have also taken courses related to fitness for special populations, such as the elderly.

I enjoy working in the fitness industry and feel I am most capable of developing great rapport with the people I help. I am reliable and dependable and take great pride in my performance as a professional. I am committed to working hard and seeing the challenges I accept lead to successful outcomes. In addition, I am an energetic team player who works well with co-workers and colleagues.

Thank you for providing this opportunity. I would enjoy being a part of your organizational team and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,


Sample Cover Letter #2 (From Robert Curtis, ES UG Student)

Human Resources Manager
UNM Gym
#1 Johnson Center Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Dear Mr. ‘Person’s Name”:

I have been interested in working for UNM SuperGym for some time now because I consider it the premier fitness facility in Albuquerque. I have several years experience as a self-employed personal trainer, but would prefer to work in a facility. I believe my experience, my ACE certification, and my achievements in Exercise Science will make me an excellent partner with UNM Supergym.

In addition to my knowledge of Exercise Science, I have other qualities that will help me succeed as a personal trainer. Years of experience in customer service have helped me develop the ability to understand and relate to the needs of the people I work with. Classroom presenting experience and public speaking have helped me learn to present information in a manner that is easily understood.

I have always liked helping others enjoy exercise as I do. I am committed to working as a fitness professional, and will be a mature, dependable employee with a positive attitude.

Thank you for considering me for a position at your facility. My strengths include my university-educated knowledge of fitness, my people skills, and my personal training experience. Please contact me anytime at 858-####, or page me at 530-####. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Sincerely yours,


Robert Curtis


Sample Cover Letter #3 (From Kenneth Moulaison, ES UG Student)

Kenneth M. Moulaison
#### Morris St NE
Apt. ###
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-555-555 Home
505-555-555-Cell

February 10, 2002

Colorado Athletic Club-Inverness
Colorado Springs, CO ######


Dear Mr. Person’s Name:

I am very interested in the Fitness Director position opening at the Colorado Athletic Club-Inverness. I have had several professional health and fitness experiences that I feel uniquely qualify me for this job opportunity. I am currently a certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT) and am completing my degree in Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico (graduate May 2003).

My education and professional background have provided me with extensive organizational, managerial and professional experience. For instance, I have participated and organized group projects, classes, lectures, and fundraisers during my internship practicums.

Studies in Exercise Science have given me a comprehensive education in anatomy, kinesiology, management concepts in sport and fitness settings, worksite wellness, fitness assessment and prescription, stress testing, EKG, and athletic training. I have also taken courses related to fitness for special populations, such as the elderly and the disabled. I feel very competently trained to work with a number of age groups and special populations.

I enjoy working in the fitness industry and feel I am most capable of developing great rapport with the people I help. I am reliable and dependable and take great pride in my performance as a professional. I am committed to working hard and seeing the challenges I accept lead to successful outcomes. In addition, I am an energetic team player who works well with co-workers and colleagues and strives for success.

Thank you for considering me for this position and I look forward to meeting with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Kenneth M. Moulaison


Sample Cover Letter #4 (From Lynette Ewer, ES UG Student)

Lynette Ewer
#############
Albuquerque, NM 87113
December 4, 2002

Kathy Dieruf
Admissions Chairperson
UNM School of Medicine
HSSB Room 204

Dear Ms. Dieruf,

I am very interested in the physical therapy program at the University of New Mexico. I volunteered over 220 hours at the Veterans Administration Hospital (2001- 2002), which gave me the opportunity to experience and enjoy several different aspects of the physical therapy field. I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in exercise science, which I feel will enhance my abilities as a therapist.

My volunteer background has included the following: wound care, rehabilitation exercise programs, and spinal cord injury and mobility impaired patients in the therapy pool. I also gained experience in patient rehabilitation in the areas of knee and hip replacement surgery.

My bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science has provided me with the knowledge of exercise testing, EKG interpretation, fitness assessment and prescription, anatomy, and kinesiology. I have also taken courses that involved special populations, such as people with disabilities and the elderly.

The UNM physical therapy program came highly recommended by graduate students and physical therapists that I have talked with, and that the curriculum is outstanding. Through my research on deciding which school to attend I found that the New Mexico School of Medicine is one of the top in the nation. I would be proud to be a student in the UNM physical therapy program.

Through my volunteer work at the VA Hospital I have developed a compassionate approach and commitment to assisting people with medical and physical disabilities. I would enjoy becoming a physical therapy student and look forward to speaking with you in the near future. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Lynette Ewer

Top of Page | Research Interests | Vita | Articles | New Projects | Miscellaneous | UNM | Home