Fitness Coordinator

Overview: Aquila's Fitness Coordinator assists in overseeing fitness center programs, assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

Location: Alexandria, VA (fully in-person required)

Work Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay Rate: The pay rate is $27.88/hour, 40 hours a week.

Benefits: 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

• To make recommendations and assist in the formulation of fitness center policies and plans
• To supervise and monitor exercise participants, perform exercise assessments, and exercise prescription
• To teach group fitness movement classes
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions with members of fitness center
• To assist with selection and supervision of group fitness instructor
• 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
• Any other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Active, NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA) (required)
• Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health promotion (preferred)
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this is a federal agency which will require security clearance
• Certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or equivalent
• 1+ year experience performing fitness work in a professional setting, preferably in a supervisory role

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and managerial skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Network Internet
• Modern principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and management
• Acts with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
• Detail oriented, punctual and motivating

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