Fitness Specialist (Full-time Temporary) (Washington)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (Full-time, temporary position) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

Job Type: This opening is a temporary position expected to last for sixteen weeks, starting in November 2026. Please note that Aquila has many locations in Washington, DC metro area and there is a possibility, while not guaranteed, to transition into a permanent position during or after the temporary position ends. This is a great opportunity to get a position with the company.

Pay Rate: The base salary for this position is $25/hour with a 40-hour week.

Location: This is an in-person position Monday-Friday located in Washington, DC.

Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to work shifts from 12 pm - 8 pm. and 10 am - 6 pm. on alternating days as scheduled. Availability for both of those shifts is a requirement for the position. Any candidate unable to work both shift times on alternating days will be disqualified from consideration.

Benefits: 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:

• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health Promotion or Related Field
• Active NCCA accredited Fitness Certification - can be obtained after hire, with a $400 company reimbursement towards cost- (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA or any other that is NCCA accredited)
• Minimum of 2 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 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.

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