What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist position at Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd.?
Aquila's Health and 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 salary for this position is $46,500 plus company benefits. The start date for the position is as soon as a candidate is hired. Candidates must be able to work either of these work schedules on alternating days: either 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is no weekend work.
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
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education reimbursements
- Performance 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
Requirements
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Exercise Physiology or in related health/fitness field, OR an active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NCCPT, NCSF, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA)
- CPR certification
- 1-2 years experience in supervising adults during exercises
Skills required:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of fitness training principles
- Customer service oriented
- Physically fit
- Organized
- Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
- Positive attitude
- Punctual
- Dependable
- Knowledgeable
- Creative
- Maintain a desire for continual improvement
All candidates must be able to complete a background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.36 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,500 - $0