Assisted Stretch Therapist/Exercise Science
About The Position
StretchLab Northtowns (Amherst) and StretchLab Southtowns (Blasdell) wants people to join our growing team, who enjoy helping others on their health and wellness journey, are passionate about building community, are energetic and experienced and want to have fun doing it! This is a part-time role with the potential for full-time employment, requiring a minimum of 15 hours per week. The position involves working at least 3 days a week, including mandatory Saturday shifts from 8 am to 2 pm. Shifts are typically 5-6 hours long and take place in an enjoyable studio environment, with occasional participation in outside/outdoor events. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, plus gratuities, with opportunities for raises based on performance reviews every 6 months. Employees receive fully paid Flexologist training and certification (60+ hours), with growth opportunities to achieve different Flexologist Levels or Master Flexologist Level. The company fosters a collaborative environment with skills sharing among team members, including free stretches with each other. Additional perks include staff outings, public events, a free monthly membership for 4x25 minute stretch sessions, discounted retail items, and provided uniforms. There are also opportunities to earn extra bonuses through monthly studio goals.
Requirements
- Love of boutique fitness environment is a must-passion for stretching, mobility and flexibility.
- Experience working in a fitness/health environment where you provide hands on training with a client, desired.
- Fitness certification or degree required from one of the following: Massage Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Chiropractor, Yoga, Pilates, Dancer (Bachelors/Masters in Fine Arts w/ human anatomy/movement emphasis), Personal Trainer (NASM, ACE), Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Aide OR Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science or Human Biomechanics degree.
- Ability to create positive environment that welcomes all people.
- Fantastic communication skills and exudes empathy.
- Must love connecting with people and have a passion for helping them achieve goals.
- Must be available to attend our 2-day Flexologist Training Program, which includes 20-25 hours of online tutorials prior to the 2 day hands on training and 20 hours of practice stretches.
- Must be available for shifts Monday through Thursday for either 8:00am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-7:00pm, Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm or 12pm to 4:00pm and Saturdays 8:00-2:00pm. (Schedule is determined on studios need).
- Must be able to commit to the position for a minimum of 6 months.
Nice To Haves
- Make good money
- do what you love
- work with great people
- be at an amazing location
- have room to grow in your career
- gain and additional accredited certification
- become a better bodyworker
- work flexible hours with tips
- receive free stretches and discounts on products
Responsibilities
- Managing client care by delivering a best-in-class stretching experience, updating client notes after each session, performing MAPS.
- Ensure the safety of clients in regard to proper stretch techniques and enforce StretchLab policies and safety rules.
- Encourage and motivate clients throughout stretch sessions.
- Build StretchLab membership and retain current clientele through personal interaction and outreach.
- Attend staff meetings and required educational presentations.
- Assist Sales Associate and General Manager with sales by delivering best-in-class knowledge in each session and tracking member's goals.
- Participate in social media content to deliver a local and honest representation of our service.
- Clean and maintain all equipment in order to ensure it is available for client use at any given time.
- Using your certification and or degree in Massage Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Chiropractor, Yoga, Pilates, Dancer (Bachelors/Masters in Fine Arts w/ human anatomy/movement emphasis), Personal Trainer (NASM, ACE), Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Aide OR Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science or Human Biomechanics as a base to build yourself as a certified Flexologist and work hands on with a variety of clientele to continue or build customized routines.
Benefits
- Part-time roll (with potential for full time) with a minimum of 15 hours per week.
- Must be over 3 days per week and Saturday shifts from 8-2pm are required.
- 5-6 hour shifts in an enjoyable studio environment with occasional outside/outdoor events.
- Competitive hourly rate, plus gratuities, with possibility for raises at reviews every 6 months.
- Fully Paid Flexologist Training and Certification (60+ hours).
- Growth opportunities: achieving different Flexologist Levels or Master Flexologist Level
- Skills sharing with your team members, including stretches with each other.
- Staff outings and public events.
- Free, 4x25 minute Stretch Session Monthly Membership (while employed)
- Retail items at cost or discounted (while employed),
- Uniforms: including shirts, sweatshirts and grip socks.
- Monthly studio goals to earn extra bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
