Job Description

Summary: 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 in Suitland, MD.

Pay: $23.08/ hour, plus 50% personal training commissions.

Work Hours: 20 hour work week, Tuesday-Friday from 12 pm - 5 pm

Benefits: 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:

• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match

Responsibilities :

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Teach group exercise classes
• Conduct personal training sessions
• 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 OR an 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen as this is a federal agency

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 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

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