Fitness Specialist (Full-time Temporary)

Posted 3 days ago

aquila onsite health fitness managementWashington (DC)

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$25/hour

Apply

About the role

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

Job Type: This opening is a temporary position expected to last for sixteen weeks, starting in November 2026. Please note that Aquila has many locations in Washington, DC metro area and there is a possibility, while not guaranteed, to transition into a permanent position during or after the temporary position ends. This is a great opportunity to get a position with the company.

Pay Rate: The base salary for this position is $25/hour with a 40-hour week.

Location: This is an in-person position Monday-Friday located in Washington, DC.

Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to work shifts from 12 pm - 8 pm. and 10 am - 6 pm. on alternating days as scheduled. Availability for both of those shifts is a requirement for the position. Any candidate unable to work both shift times on alternating days will be disqualified from consideration.

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:

Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Continuing education reimbursements
Service bonuses
Commuter pre-tax benefits
Fitness retailers discount programs
Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities include:

Supervise exercise areas
Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
Conduct personal fitness training sessions
Provide to membership weight loss based nutrition counseling and counseling regarding learning basic lifestyle changes or health coaching
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:

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health Promotion or Related FieldActive NCCA accredited Fitness Certification - can be obtained after hire, with a $400 company reimbursement towards cost- (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA or any other that is NCCA accredited)
Minimum of 2 years experience in fitness assessments and training, personal coaching, and similar activities.
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
Must be a U.S. citizen as this is a government location
Able to work full time, 5 days a week, in person, Monday-Friday

Skills required:

Excellent verbal communication skills
Knowledge of fitness training principles
Customer service oriented
OrganizedMotivating, confident, and enthusiastic
Positive attitude
PunctualDependableKnowledgeableCreativeMaintain a desire for continual improvement
All candidates must be able to complete a background check.
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 Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.