Job Description

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (Temporary Full Time) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center. This position is temporary full-time to last approximately 3 months, beginning in approximately May 2025.

The pay rate for this position is $22.36/hour, 40 hours a 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

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

• Paid Sick Leave
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• No weekend or holiday work

As a Fitness Specialist, your 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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health/fitness field
• Active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
• Active CPR certification
• 0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
• Positive attitude
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to successfully complete 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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