Fitness Specialist (full-time)
Aquila's 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.
The salary for this position is $46,500 or $22.36/hour, 32 to 40 hours a week, beginning as soon as possible. Candidates should be able to work both 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., on alternate weekdays. 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
- 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
- Teach group exercise classes
- 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 clients policies and procedures
- Attend staff meetings
- Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
- Perform daily administrative duties
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health Promotion or Related Field, OR 4 years work experience in the fitness field.
- Active NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA or any other that is NCCA accredited)
- Experience in fitness assessments and training, personal coaching, and similar activities.
- CPR Certification
- Able to work full time in person, 5 days a week
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.