Fitness Specialist

Aquila's full-time 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 $23.50/hour plus personal training commissions. Candidates must be able to work 8 hour days Monday-Friday with availability to work both a 6am-2 p.m. or 10am -6 p.m. schedule on alternating days. 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
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

• Teach group exercise classes
• Supervise exercise areas
• Conduct personal training sessions
• 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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health/fitness field

  OR

  Active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
• Active CPR certification
• At least 1 year work experience in the fitness industry

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 complete a background 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