Aquila's Fitness Specialist assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health / fitness center.
Pay : The base pay for this position is $23.08 / hour, plus 50% personal training commissions.
Work Hours : The position has a 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday. Candidates will need to be available to work both the 6am-2 pm and 11 am to 7 pm shifts on alternating days.
Benefits : 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 :
Teach group fitness classesConduct personal training sessionsSupervise exercise areasEducate members concerning safe exercise techniquesPerform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelinesConduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populationsAid members - spotting and equipment usageExplain all equipmentEnsure the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipmentAdhere to departmental and club policies and proceduresAdhere to client’s policies and proceduresAttend staff meetingsAssist in wellness and fitness promotions and external eventsPerform daily administrative dutiesQualifications :
B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health / fitness field OR an active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)Active CPR certificationUS Citizen (required for clearance purposes)0-1+ years experience in supervising adults during exercisesSkills required :
Excellent communication skillsKnowledge of fitness training principlesCustomer service orientedOrganizedPunctualDependableKnowledgeableCreativeMaintain a desire for continual improvementAll 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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