Fitness Specialist

Aquila's Fitness Specialist assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

The pay rate for this position is $46,500 or $22.36/hour for the 40 hour work week. The work week is Monday-Friday and candidates should be able to work schedules from 6a.m.-2p.m. , 9a.m.-5 p.m. and 11a.m. -7p.m. on alternating days.

At Aquila, we want all of our people to be healthy, happy and grow with us. You will enjoy all of the following benefits at Aquila:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Disability coverage
• Two weeks paid vacation
• One week paid sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays a year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Performance and service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populations
• Aid members - spotting and equipment usage
• Explain all equipment
• Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipment
• Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
• Adhere to client's policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology or in related health/fitness field,

  and

• National fitness certification accredited by NCCA (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - (can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Active CPR certification
• 0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises
• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen as this location is a federal agency requiring citizenship for clearance to work

Skills required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to complete a background check and a federal security clearance check.

Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities