Fitness Specialist (Full-time Temporary)

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursements

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

Aquila's Fitness Specialist in Washington, DC is a full-time, temporary position lasting about sixteen weeks starting November 2026. The role is in-person, Mon–Fri, with shifts 12:00–20:00 and 10:00–18:00 on alternating days. Base pay is $25/hour with a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include supervising exercise areas, conducting training sessions, and providing nutrition counseling following ACSM guidelines. Background checks and a government-clearance citizen requirement apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion or related field.
• Active NCCA-accredited fitness certification (ACE/ACSM/NSCA/NASM/NCSF/NCCPT or AFAA or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years experience in fitness assessments, training, and coaching.
• Certified in BLS/CPR or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this is a government location.
• Able to work full time, 5 days a week, in person (Mon–Fri).

Responsibilities

• Supervise exercise areas and ensure safety.
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions.
• Provide weight-loss based nutrition counseling and health coaching.
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise per ACSM guidelines.
• Conduct cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition assessments; interpret data.
• Assist members with spotting, equipment use, and program adherence.

Skills

Fitness principles

Customer service

Organized

Motivated

Punctual

Dependable

Knowledgeable

Creative

Education

Bachelors in Kinesiology/Health Promotion

Job description

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (Full-time, temporary position) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

Job Type:

This opening is a temporary position expected to last for sixteen weeks, starting in November 2026.

Pay Rate:

The base salary for this position is $25/hour with a 40-hour week.

Location:

This is an in-person position Monday-Friday located in Washington, DC.

Work Hours:

Full-time 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to work shifts from 12 pm - 8 pm. and 10 am - 6 pm. on alternating days as scheduled. Availability for both of those shifts is a requirement for the position. Any candidate unable to work both shift times on alternating days will be disqualified from consideration.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise exercise areas
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions
• Provide to membership weight loss based nutrition counseling and counseling regarding learning basic lifestyle changes or health coaching
• 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
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health Promotion or Related Field
• Active NCCA accredited Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA or any other that is NCCA accredited)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in fitness assessments and training, personal coaching, and similar activities.
• Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or equivalent
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this is a government location
• Able to work full time, 5 days a week, in person, Monday-Friday

Skills required:

• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Organized
• Motivating, confident, and enthusiastic
• Punctual
• Dependable
• Knowledgeable
• Creative

All candidates must be able to complete a background check.

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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