Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management is hiring: Fitness Specialist in Wo

Overview

Aquila's Fitness Specialist assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in a health/fitness center. This is a fully in-person position in Worcester, MA.

The pay rate is $24.04 per hour, with a 40 hour work week, 8 hours per weekday. The start date for the position is expected to be January 1, 2026. Candidates must be able to work in person 40 hours a week, 8 hours daily, Monday to Friday. There is no weekend work. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on alternating days. The location is Worcester, MA.

Benefits

• 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

• Teach group fitness classes
• Conduct personal training sessions
• 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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related health/fitness field OR an active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
• Active CPR certification
• 1+ years experience supervising adults during exercises

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

Senioriy level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services

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