Fitness Specialist (Part-time, Mondays only) (VA, Springfield)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (Mondays only) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

Pay rate: $23/hour

Work Hours: Mondays only, from 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 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
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs

Responsibilities:

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Teach group exercise classes
• 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 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 (this is a federal agency)
• Able to successfully complete a security clearance background check

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.