Health and Fitness Specialist at Aquila in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Position Title: Health and Fitness Specialist

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 Health and Fitness Specialist (full-time) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center. The salary for this position is $50,000 which is $24.04 hourly with a 40 hour week. Work schedule is Monday-Friday with an 8 hour daily shift. Candidates should be flexible with ability to work varied 8 hour shift schedules from Monday-Friday.

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:

• Supervise exercise areas
• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Teach group exercise classes
• 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
• Provide orientation, instruction and advice on safe and effective use of all fitness equipment
• Plan and develop educational materials and be able to provide educational seminars to small and large groups of people on the topics of injury prevention, functional fitness, corrective exercise, mindfulness, basic nutrition for healthy individuals, behavior modification, stress relief, and other wellness topics within the scope of practice.
• Provide evidence based wellness screenings and prescriptions for healthy individuals to achieved desired outcomes to include but not limited to weight loss, improvement in mobility, increase strength, speed and other wellness outcomes within scope of their nationally recognized certification
• Administer and demonstrate physical evaluation tests, Physical Readiness Test and Physical Activity Test.
• Ability to physically demonstrate and properly articulate exercise execution as well as correct it when it needs adjusting in both a one on one setting as well as small groups.
• 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:

• Associate degree in physical education-fitness, kinesiology, exercise science, exercise physiology, or athletic training required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification as Personal Trainer (also called a CPT). This may include the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF), International Sport Sciences Association, or equivalent certification body and proof of Continuing Education Unit's (CEU's) necessary for maintaining certification.
• CSCS or TSAC-F certification required
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid training and certifications.
• Experience in fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions and wellness programming and be qualified to perform various types and levels of group exercise classes including but not limited to calisthenics, stretching, and aerobics.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in physical fitness assessments and training, personal coaching, and related activities, and a minimum of 6 months experience working with a tactical population such as law enforcement, military, fire/ems.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to Cheltenham, MD

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• 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 criminal background check with enhanced screening criteria due to the nature of the business location.

Location: Washington, DC



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