Fitness Specialist

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.

The pay rate for this position is $46,500 or $22.36/hour. 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

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, **and**
• National fitness certification accredited by NCCA (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - can be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Active CPR certification
• 0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to this location being a federal agency that requires citizenship as part of its security clearance

Skills required

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.