Fitness Specialist

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

Pay Rate: $25.50-$28.50/hour, depending on credentials and experience.

Work Hours: 40 hours/week - 8 hour shifts sometime between 6 am and 5 pm.

Start date: summer 2026

Location: Fully in-person - Cape May, NJ

Company benefits for this position:

• 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

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct fitness assessments to determine the baseline fitness levels of population
• Lead fitness training sessions, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and endurance workouts.
• Provide guidance on proper nutrition and lifestyle habits to support overall health and fitness goals
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of population during fitness training sessions, providing feedback and adjustments as necessary
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, fitness assessments, and program outcomes
• Collaborate with client contacts to ensure the seamless integration of fitness training into the overall program curriculum
• Stay updated on current fitness trends, research, and best practices to continually improve the effectiveness of the fitness training program
• Provide daily routine cleanliness, inventory, and storage of exercise equipment used by the population
• Supervise exercise areas
• Aid population with spotting and equipment usage
• 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
• Any other responsibility as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NCCPT, NCSF, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - required
• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or in related health/fitness field (preferred)
• CPR certification - required
• U.S. citizenship required as this is a federal agency
• 0-1 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