Health and Fitness Specialist (part-time) - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Health and Fitness Specialist (part-time)

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.

EOE Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@aquilaltd.com or (305) 400-8444

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Description:

Aquila's Health and Fitness Specialist (part-time) assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

This is a part-time position for 20 hours weekly plus any possible as-needed hours when you are available. The pay rate is $18/hour. The hours will be during the week only (no weekends), Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. or possibly 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The location is downtown Miami.

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:

• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• 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 clients 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 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

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.

Location: Miami, FL (downtown)



Shift: -not applicable-

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