Aquila's Fitness Specialist performs a wide range of technical fitness, exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center. Pay Rate: $25.50-$28.50/hour, depending on credentials and experience. Work Hours: 40 hours/week - 8 hour shifts sometime between 6 am and 5 pm. Start date: summer 2026 Location: Fully in-person - Cape May, NJ Company benefits for this position: - 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
Responsibilities include: - Conduct fitness assessments to determine the baseline fitness levels of population
- Lead fitness training sessions, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and endurance workouts.
- Provide guidance on proper nutrition and lifestyle habits to support overall health and fitness goals
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of population during fitness training sessions, providing feedback and adjustments as necessary
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, fitness assessments, and program outcomes
- Collaborate with client contacts to ensure the seamless integration of fitness training into the overall program curriculum
- Stay updated on current fitness trends, research, and best practices to continually improve the effectiveness of the fitness training program
- Provide daily routine cleanliness, inventory, and storage of exercise equipment used by the population
- Supervise exercise areas
- Aid population with spotting and equipment usage
- 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
- Any other responsibility as assigned
Qualifications: - Active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NCCPT, NCSF, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - required
- B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or in related health/fitness field (preferred)
- CPR certification - required
- U.S. citizenship required as this is a federal agency
- 0-1 years experience in supervising adults during exercises
Skills required: - Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of fitness training principles
- Customer service oriented
- Physically fit
- Organized
- Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
- Positive attitude
- Punctual
- Dependable
- Knowledgeable
- Creative
- Maintain a desire for continual improvement
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