What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist position at Aquila Health and Fitness?
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 hourly pay for this position is $24.17 per hour and it is a 37 hour work week Monday-Friday plus full company benefits. You will also receive a $100 monthly parking reimbursement. Candidates will need to be available to work 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on four of the weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fifth weekday.
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
Responsibilities include :
Supervise exercise areas
Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
Teach group exercise classes
Conduct personal training sessions
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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health / fitness field OR Active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
Active CPR certification
Must be a U.S. Citizen as this is a federal agency that requires citizenship for the position
0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises
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.
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