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Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management

Fitness Specialist

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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.

The pay rate for this position is $46,500, or $22.36 per hour for a 40‑hour work week. Candidates may earn personal training commissions in addition to the hourly rate, with an average potential of an additional $8,000–$10,000 annually. The work week is Monday–Friday. Alternating day shifts are 6 a.m.–2 p.m., 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; candidates must be able to work these hours on alternating days.

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 retailer discount programs

401(k) plan with company match

Monday–Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities

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

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

Active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA, or other NCCA accredited certification)

Active CPR certification

1–3 years experience supervising adults during exercises

Strong group exercise instruction experience

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of fitness training principles

Customer service oriented

Organized

Punctual

Dependable

KnowledgeableCreative

Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.

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