What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist (As-Needed) position at Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd.?
Aquila's Fitness Specialist (as needed) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.
The location for this position is in the Los Angeles 90012 zip code. The work schedule is as-needed, when you are available. The fitness center is staffed only Monday-Friday from 12 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The pay rate is $22/hour. You may also be able to earn personal training commissions in addition to the hourly pay if you perform any personal training sessions. There is no work on weekends.
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:
- Paid sick time
- Continuing education reimbursements
- Service bonuses
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Fitness retailers discount programs
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise exercise areas
- Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
- Teach group exercise classes
- Conduct personal training sessions
- 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
- 1 year experience in supervising adults during exercises
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 complete a background check.
Salary : $22