Fitness Specialist (part-time)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (part-time) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.  This part time position is for eight (8) work hours a week.

Work Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-12pm

Pay Rate: $22.84/hour

Location: in person, St. Louis, MO

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

• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• No weekend work

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 Exercise Physiology or in related health/fitness field, and/or
• Active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NCCPT or NSCA)
• 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
• Physically fit
• Organized
• Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
• Positive attitude
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.