Exercise Specialist
About The Position
Plus One, part of Optum’s Workplace Well-being portfolio, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Exercise Specialist to support healthy lifestyle habits at a high-profile company’s fitness center in Beaverton, Oregon. Plus One provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, including fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching, and health promotion. Its approach emphasizes personal connections, hospitality, empathy, and fun. The Exercise Specialist conducts fitness consultations, develops progressive fitness programs, monitors and instructs participants in the safe and effective use of fitness equipment, and educates participants about health and fitness information and available programs and services. The role also includes completing internal development courses and maintaining a high-quality customer and client experience. The position pays $17 to $25 per hour. Pay depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and organizational needs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements; some listed benefits are available only to team members working full-time hours. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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 assessment, 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing fitness consultations, including movement screens, needs analyses, and goal setting, to recommend appropriate fitness programming and complementary wellness services.
- Develop comprehensive, progressive fitness programming to 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
- Inclusion and Belonging Council
- 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
