Fitness Specialist (as-needed schedule)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (as needed schedule) 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 on a part-time, as-needed basis to provide coverage at our corporate fitness center in-person in Washington, DC.  The pay rate is $23/hour. Work hours may fall anytime between Monday-Friday, between 5:15 am-5 pm.

We want all of our people to be healthy, happy and grow with us. You will enjoy all of the following benefits at Aquila:

• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend or holiday work

As a Health and 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
• US Citizenship as this is a federal agency
• Ability to pass a federal security clearance process
• 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