Fitness Specialist

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

The salary for this position is $25.50-$28.50/hour, depending on credentials and experience. The work week is 40 hours. The start date for the position will be December 2026. Candidates must be available to work in person Monday-Friday - 8 hour shifts sometime between 6 am and 5 pm.

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
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

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 members - spotting and equipment usage
• Explain 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:

• Active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NCCPT, NCSF, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - required
• B.S. in Exercise Physiology 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

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.

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