Fitness Coordinator

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.

The location for this position is in the Brickell area. This is an in-person position.

The pay rate for this position is $26.44 / hour, with a 32 hour work week, plus company benefits. Parking is covered / paid.

The work hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a total of 32 work hours weekly. You can also earn personal training commissions of 50% of any package sold and trained, during regular work hours in addition to the hourly rate.

There is no work on Fridays, or weekends. The start date for the position will be as soon as the candidate is hired.

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
• Two weeks paid vacation and paid sick leave
• All site holidays paid
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursements
• Service bonuses
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Fitness retailers discount programs
• 401k plan with company match
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include :

• Act as liaison on-site with Aquila's client contact
• 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 instructors when needed
• Prepare reports as needed regarding the fitness center operations
• 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

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion or closely related area, OR an active NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA)
• Active CPR / BLS certification
• 1+3 years fitness experience

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 criminal background check.