Fitness Specialist (Part-time, as needed)

Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems

Bedford, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Safety, Exercise Science, Fitness, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk Analysis, Sports Medicine
LOCATION
Bedford, Massachusetts
POSTED
4 days ago

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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