About The Organization: Inspire others and change lives through your energy and passion for fitness and well-being. Make a transformational impact on people's health engagement. Join our group of entrepreneurial professionals and become part of a fun and winning team! Aquila is an award-winning on-site health and fitness management company which was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private U.S. companies. For over two decades, Aquila has been providing innovating programming and results-oriented fitness and wellness management to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and private corporate establishments.
EOE Statement:
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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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Description:
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 base salary for this position is $24.04/hour which is $50,000 annually. This is an in-person position Monday-Friday located within Washington, DC. Candidates should be able to work shifts from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on alternating days as scheduled.
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
Conduct personal fitness training sessions
Teach group fitness classes
Provide to membership weight loss based nutrition counseling and counseling regarding learning basic lifestyle changes or health coaching
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
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health Promotion or Related Field
Active NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA or any other that is NCCA accredited)
Certification in Nutrition Counseling or nutrtion major/minor formal education a plus
Minimum of 4 years experience in fitness assessments and training, personal coaching, and similar activities.
Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or equivalent
Must be a U.S. citizen as this is a government client location
Able to work full time, 5 days a week, in person, Monday-Friday
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.
