Job Description

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (multiple sites) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties at several health/fitness centers in Washington, DC and surrounding metro areas. Candidates must be willing to travel to various locations in the DC metro area, including but not limited to Arlington, VA, Springfield, VA, Hyattsville, MD, Rockville, MD, Greenbelt, MD and Washington D.C.

The salary for this position is $24.52/hourly which is $51,000 annually, plus a $200 monthly travel reimbursement and company benefits described below. You can also earn commissions for personal training in addition to the salary. Work hours are 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. The work day may start as early as 5:30 a.m. or the work day may start as late as 12 p.m.

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Disability coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid federal holidays (currently twelve a year)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Performance bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

• Travel to various locations in the DC metro area, including but not limited to Arlington, VA, Springfield, VA, Rockville, MD, Bethesda, MD, and Washington D.C.
• Conduct personal training sessions and teach group exercise classes
• 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 fitness certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or NSCA) (can obtain within 90 days of hire using company continuing education benefit)
• Active CPR certification
• 1+ years experience in supervising adults during exercises
• Must be able to drive to client locations not accessible by metro in Northern Virginia, DC, and southern Maryland
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal agency locations

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service-oriented
• Physically fit
• Organized
• Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
• Positive attitude and team-oriented
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement
• All candidates must be able to complete a federal background check.

All candidates must be able to complete a background check and a federal security clearance check.

Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@aquilaltd.com or (305) 400-8444.

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