Fitness Specialist (Temporary Full Time)

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. This position is temporary full-time to last approximately 3 months, beginning May 11th, 2026 and ending August 11, 2026.

The pay rate for this position is $22.36/hour, 40 hours a week. The work week is Monday-Friday and candidates should be able to work schedules from 5:30 am to 1:30 PM.

We want all of our people to be healthy, happy and grow with us. You will enjoy all of the following benefits at Aquila:

• Continuing education reimbursement
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• No weekend or holiday work

As a Fitness Specialist, your responsibilities include:

• 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 Kinesiology, Exercise Science or in related health/fitness field or an active NCCA accredited national fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ACSM, NCSF, NSCA or other NCCA accredited certification)
• Active CPR certification
• 0-1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises
• Must be a US Citizen (this is a federal agency location)

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

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