Health and Fitness Specialist (full-time)
Aquila's Health and Fitness Specialist (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 requires full vaccination against COVID-19, or a valid religious or medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination. Aquila Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.
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:
- 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 Exercise Physiology or in related health/fitness field
- National fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF or NSCA)
- Aquila approved fitness instructor certifications
- 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
- 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 including a federal security clearance check. .