Aquila's Health and Fitness Specialist 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 $46,500 or $22.36/hour, with a 4 day workweek Monday-Thursday, 10 work hours per day. This position is split between 2 locations, one in Rockville, MD and one in Arlington, VA. You will work 2 days a week in Rockville, and 2 days a week in Arlington.

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19, or a valid religious or medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination. Aquila Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.

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
• 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