Exercise Specialist
About The Position
Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio, is hiring three full-time Exercise Specialists to support healthy lifestyle habits at a high-profile company’s fitness center in downtown Manhattan, New York City. The role involves providing fitness consultations and progressive exercise programming, instructing participants in safe equipment use, and educating them about health, fitness, and available wellness services. Specialists also complete internal development courses and maintain a high-quality customer and client experience through hospitality, empathy, and engaging personal connections. Plus One provides fitness and well-being services across multiple industries, including fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching, and health promotion. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The hourly rate ranges from $17 to $25, with pay determined by factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and business needs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements; some are available only to team members working full-time hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field, or a NCCA-accredited personal training certification.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Industry knowledge of exercise testing and assessments, and exercise prescription and program design.
- Ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment.
- Ability to network, engage, and interact with clients, guests, and members.
- Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing fitness consultations, including movement screens, needs analyses, and goal setting, and recommend appropriate fitness programming and complementary wellness services.
- Develop comprehensive, progressive fitness programs that support and motivate participants and provide a positive overall experience.
- Monitor, engage, and instruct participants in the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength-training equipment.
- Educate participants about clinically proven health and fitness information, available fitness and engagement programming, and complementary wellness services.
- Complete internal development courses through a learning management platform.
- Provide high-quality service to maintain a positive customer and client experience.
Benefits
- Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Dental and vision coverage plans
- 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
- Life insurance for team members, spouses, and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Transportation and parking plans
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Wellness rewards program
- Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
- 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
- Entertainment and consumer discounts
- Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
- Discounted certifications through industry-leading agencies
- Free CPR/AED certifications
- Free continuing education courses and credits
- Employee Referral Reward program
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Job Type
Full-time
