Fitness Specialist Job at Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management, Washington DC

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  • Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management
  • Washington DC

Job 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.

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.

EOE Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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