Fitness Specialist; Temporary

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 the health/fitness center. This position is temporary full‑time to last approximately 3 months, beginning in approximately April 2026.

Pay
: $22.36/hour, 40 hours a week. Workweek is Monday‑Friday. Candidates should be able to work schedules from 6 a.m.‑2 p.m., 9 a.m.‑5 p.m. and 11 a.m.‑7 p.m. on alternating days.

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

• 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
• Attend staff meetings
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties

• B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related health/fitness field
• 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

• 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 successfully complete a federal security clearance check.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Wellness and Fitness Services