Fitness Specialist (As-Needed)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (As-Needed) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center. This position is a part-time, as-needed basis to provide coverage at our corporate fitness center. Work hours are Monday through Friday (no weekends).

The pay rate for this position is $24.04/hour and the work hours are as-needed. Shifts are 6a.m.-2p.m., 9a.m.-5 p.m. and 11a.m. -7p.m. on an as-needed basis.

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 Leave
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• No weekend or holiday work

As a Fitness Specialist, your 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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health/fitness field
• Active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
• Active CPR certification
• 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 sucessfully complete a federal security clearance check.