Full-Time Fitness Specialist & Personal Training Pro

Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursements

Monday to Friday schedule

Job summary

Aquila is seeking a Fitness Specialist for a sixteen-week temporary assignment in the Washington, DC area. The position is full-time, in-person, with a base pay of $25 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule.

There is a possibility to transition to permanent depending on performance and business needs. Responsibilities include supervising exercise areas, conducting personal training sessions, and providing nutrition counseling and health coaching in line with ACSM guidelines.

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 similar) with reimbursement.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in fitness assessments, training, coaching.
• BLS/CPR certification or equivalent for healthcare providers.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (government location).
• Able to work full time, 5 days a week, in person, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supervise exercise areas
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions
• Provide weight loss nutrition counseling and health coaching
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise per ACSM guidelines
• Conduct cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and body composition assessments; identify high risk participants
• Aid members with spotting and equipment usage
• Ensure maintenance, cleanliness and safety of equipment
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties

Skills

Fitness principles

Customer service

Organizational skills

Motivational

Punctuality

Dependability

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Health Promotion or related field

Job description

Aquila is seeking a Fitness Specialist for a sixteen-week temporary assignment in the Washington, DC area. The position is full-time, in-person, with a base pay of $25 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule.

There is a possibility to transition to permanent depending on performance and business needs. Responsibilities include supervising exercise areas, conducting personal training sessions, and providing nutrition counseling and health coaching in line with ACSM guidelines.