Fitness Specialist

AQUILA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and Disability coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education reimbursements

Performance bonuses

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Fitness retailers discount programs

401k plan with company match

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

Aquila in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Fitness Specialist to assist members with safe and effective exercise and perform a wide range of technical and administrative duties in the health/fitness center.

This on-site role requires a B.S. in a related health/fitness field, an NCCA-accredited national fitness certification, CPR certification, and 0–1 year of supervising adults during exercise; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Kinesiology or related health/fitness field.
• National fitness certification accredited by NCCA (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) (can be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Active CPR certification.
• 0–1 year of supervising adults during exercises.

Responsibilities

• Teach group fitness classes.
• Conduct personal training sessions.
• Supervise exercise areas and educate members on safe techniques.
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise per ACSM guidelines.
• Assess cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition; interpret data.
• Assist members with spotting and equipment usage; explain equipment.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and safety; follow policies.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in wellness promotions.
• Perform daily administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fitness training principles

Customer service oriented

Organized

Punctual

Dependable

Knowledgeable

Creative

Continual improvement

Education

B.S. in Exercise Physiology

National fitness certification (NCCA accredited)

Active CPR certification

Job description

About the Organization Inspire others and change lives through your energy and passion for fitness and well-being. Make a transformational impact on people's health engagement. Join our group of entrepreneurial professionals and become part of a fun and winning team!
Aquila is an award-winning on-site health and fitness management company which was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private U.S. companies. For over two decades, Aquila has been providing innovating programming and results-oriented fitness and wellness management to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and private corporate establishments.

EOE Statement Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Description

Aquila's Fitness Specialist assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center. This position is an on-site position located in Atlanta, GA.

The pay rate for this position is$22.84/hour. The work week isMonday-Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 work hours a week.

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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Performance bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities

• Teach group fitness classes
• Conduct personal training sessions
• 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
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties

Qualifications

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology or in related health/fitness field, and
• National fitness certification accredited by NCCA (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - can be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Active CPR certification
• 0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises

Skills required

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

All candidates must be able to complete a federal security clearance background check.

Location Atlanta, GA

Position Requirements

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.

Security Clearance

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.

Shift -not applicable-

This position is currently accepting applications.