Fitness Specialist

Fitness Specialist

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.

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Full-Time

Description - 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.

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.

Location - Arlington, VA

Security Clearance - Ability to pass a federal security clearance check