Fitness Specialist at Aquila – Cape May, New Jersey

Position Title: Fitness 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.

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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Description:

Aquila's Fitness Specialist performs a wide range of technical fitness, exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.

Pay Rate: $25.50-$28.50/hour, depending on credentials and experience.

Work Hours: 40 hours/week - 8 hour shifts sometime between 6 am and 5 pm.

Start date: May 1, 2026.

Location: Fully in-person - Cape May, NJ

Company benefits for this position:

• 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

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct fitness assessments to determine the baseline fitness levels of population
• Lead fitness training sessions, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and endurance workouts.
• Provide guidance on proper nutrition and lifestyle habits to support overall health and fitness goals
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of population during fitness training sessions, providing feedback and adjustments as necessary
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, fitness assessments, and program outcomes
• Collaborate with client contacts to ensure the seamless integration of fitness training into the overall program curriculum
• Stay updated on current fitness trends, research, and best practices to continually improve the effectiveness of the fitness training program
• Provide daily routine cleanliness, inventory, and storage of exercise equipment used by the population
• Supervise exercise areas
• Aid population with spotting and equipment usage
• 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 responsibility as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active NCCA accredited fitness certification (ACE, NASM, NCCPT, NCSF, AFAA, ACSM or NSCA) - required
• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or in related health/fitness field (preferred)
• CPR certification - required
• U.S. citizenship required as this is a federal agency
• 0-1 years experience in supervising adults during exercises

Skills required:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Customer service oriented
• Physically fit
• 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: Cape May, NJ
Security Clearance: Ability to pass a federal security clearance check

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