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Health and Fitness Specialist

Leidos Chantilly, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$65,650 - $118,675 per year

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Description

Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Health and Fitness Specialist to support a Federal Intelligence Community customer's occupational health and wellness program.

The Health and Fitness Specialist will work at federal facilities throughout Northern Virginia as part of a team responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering health, wellness, and fitness programs to the federal workforce.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive health and fitness programs in collaboration with government stakeholders.
  • Conduct individual fitness assessments, establish fitness goals, and develop customized exercise programs.
  • Provide individual health and wellness consultations, fitness instruction, and ongoing support.
  • Develop and deliver health and wellness briefings, workshops, seminars, and special events.
  • Lead group exercise classes and educate participants on proper exercise techniques, body alignment, and exercise safety.
  • Provide general guidance on nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Support the planning, management, and evaluation of fitness programs, facilities, and equipment.
  • Perform administrative duties, including fitness facility oversight, equipment assessments, and program documentation.
  • Attend meetings and prepare weekly activity reports.
  • Serve as a substitute instructor for group exercise classes as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for the security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
  • Willingness to undergo the required security clearance process and wait until the clearance is fully approved before beginning employment in this position.
  • Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Health and Fitness Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, or in a related field, including experience establishing fitness goals and developing individualized fitness programs.
  • Current personal training certification from at least one of the following nationally recognized organizations: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
  • Current CPR and AED certification.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide individual instruction and lead group activities.
  • Ability to travel locally between customer facilities throughout Northern Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • Experience supporting corporate wellness, occupational health, or employee fitness programs.
  • Availability to work within the hours of 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, based on program requirements.

Security Clearance Sponsorship:

  • This position is open to qualified U.S. citizens who do not currently possess a security clearance.
  • Leidos will sponsor selected candidates for a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Pay Range:

  • $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

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Skills

Required

  • Exercise Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Kinesiology
  • Personal Training
  • Group Fitness Instruction
  • Nutrition Guidance
  • Wellness Consulting
  • Fitness Program Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills

Nice to have

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Occupational Health
  • Employee Fitness Programs

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chantilly-VA/Health-and-Fitness-Specialist_R-00196505

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