Fitness Specialist (Temporary Full Time)

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila's Fitness Specialist in Washington, DC is a temporary, full-time role focusing on safe and effective exercise guidance and a broad range of technical and administrative duties in the fitness center.

The position runs for approximately sixteen weeks starting in November 2026. The base pay is $25/hour for a 40-hour work week, with Monday–Friday scheduling and no weekend work.

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 of 2 years experience in fitness assessments, training, and coaching.
• Certified in American Heart Association BLS/CPR Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (government location).
• Available to work full-time, 5 days a week, in person, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members on safe exercise techniques
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions
• Provide weight-loss based nutrition counseling and health coaching guidance
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercises per ACSM guidelines
• Conduct cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and body composition assessments; interpret data and identify high-risk participants
• Aid members with spotting and equipment usage
• Explain all equipment
• Maintain equipment safety and cleanliness
• Adhere to department and club policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Knowledge of fitness training

Customer service oriented

Organized

Motivating, confident, and energetic

Positive attitude

Punctual

Dependable

Knowledgeable

Creative

Continual improvement mindset

Education

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

Job description

Aquila's Fitness Specialist (temporary, full-time) 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 sick time
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• 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
• Explain all equipment
• 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

• 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