Fitness Manager

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila is seeking a Fitness Manager to oversee the programs of its fitness center in Worcester, MA. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, conducting training sessions, and managing staff, while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits that support your health and development. Join a company committed to helping its people grow while contributing to the wellness of their community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan with company match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or accredited National Fitness Certification required.
• 1-2 years supervisory and fitness experience preferred.
• Active CPR/BLS certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fitness center programs and ensure staffing.
• Conduct personal training sessions and group classes.
• Manage team members and conduct fitness assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Managerial skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Health Promotion

Active CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Aquila's Fitness Manager oversees fitness center programs, assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

The salary for this position is $27.88/hour which is $58,000 annually, depending on experience, plus company benefits listed below. The start date for the position will be August 1, 2025. Candidates must be able to work in person 40 hours a week, 8 hours daily, Monday-Friday. There is no weekend work. Work hours are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8 am to 4 pm; and 1 pm to 9 pm on alternating days. Candidates should be able to work all shifts on alternating days. The location is in Worcester, MA.

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Disability coverage
• Two weeks paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Act as main liaison on-site with Aquila's client contact
• Formulate and execute fitness center policies and plans
• Ensure fitness center is staffed at all times and that client contract requirements are being met consistently
• Supervise and monitor exercise participants, perform exercise assessments, and exercise prescription
• Teach group fitness movement classes
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions with members of fitness center
• Interview, select, manage, coach, and mentor two full time team members and any part time team members
• Prepare reports as needed regarding the fitness center operations
• 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 client’s policies and procedures
• Conduct and lead staff meetings
• Lead wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties
• Any other responsibilities as assigned or required for the position
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or an active, NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA)
• Active CPR/BLS certification
• 1-2 years experience supervisory and fitness experience
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and managerial skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Network Internet
• Modern principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and management
• Acts with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
• Detail oriented, punctual and motivating
  
  

Criminal background checks are conducted on all candidates post offer.