Human Performance Specialist at Aquila in Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Title: Human Performance Specialist

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: Full-Time

Description:

Aquila's full-time Human Performance Specialist 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 Charlottesville, VA.

The pay for this postion is $58,000 annually with a 40 hours work week, plus company benefits. There may be some weekend hours. Work shifts are usually 8 or 10 hours.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Act as liaison on-site with Aquila's client contact
• Make recommendations and assist in the formulation of fitness center policies and plans
• Supervise and monitor exercise participants, perform exercise assessments, and exercise prescription
• Teach group fitness movement classes
• Conduct personal fitness training sessions with members of fitness center
• 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 Active NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA)
• Active Nutrition certification (can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Active CPR/BLS certification
• Active accredited fitness certification (can be obtained within 90 days of hire. Aquila will cover up to $500 of the cost of certification)
• 1 or more years fitness experience
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends

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.

Location: Charlottesville, VA



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