Fitness Specialist

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life & Disability coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CE reimbursements

Performance bonuses

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Fitness retailer discounts

401k with company match

Mon-Fri schedule, no weekend work

Job summary

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 on-site position is located in Atlanta, GA.

The role includes teaching group fitness classes, conducting personal training, supervising exercise areas, and performing assessments per ACSM guidelines. Must have a related Bachelor's degree and NCCA-certified certification, CPR, and 0–1 year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology 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 experience supervising adults during exercises.

Responsibilities

• Teach group fitness classes.
• Conduct personal training sessions.
• Supervise exercise areas.
• Educate members on safe exercise techniques.
• Perform assessments and prescribe exercise per ACSM guidelines.
• Conduct cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition analyses; identify high-risk individuals.

Skills

Communication

Fitness knowledge

Customer service

Organized

Punctual

Dependable

Creative

Continual improvement

Education

B.S. in Exercise Physiology

NCCA-certified fitness certification

CPR certification

Job 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 is Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 work hours a week.

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
• 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 Include

• 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
• Knowledgeableli>
• Creative
• Maintain a desire for continual improvement

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