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 is a part time as needed position. Work days may be any day between Monday-Friday. No weekend hours. Pay rate is $25/hour. 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 leave
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Fitness retailers discount programs
- Monday to Friday schedule, 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 clients 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 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
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.
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