Fitness Specialist - (as-needed)

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (as-needed) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in a health/fitness center in Suitland, MD.

Pay

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

Schedule

As-needed, during business hours Monday–Friday, between 6 am and 7 pm.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Service bonuses
• Fitness retailers discount programs

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 with 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 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 (federal agency requirement)
• Must be able to complete a background check

Skills

• 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