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 Menlo Park, California. The role supports participants through fitness consultations, individualized progressive programming, equipment instruction, and education about health and wellness services. The specialist contributes to a positive customer and client experience through high-quality, engaging service and completes internal development courses through a learning management platform. Plus One provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a range of industries, including fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching, and health promotion. Its approach emphasizes personal connections, hospitality, empathy, and fun. The role pays $17 to $25 per hour, depending on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and organizational needs. 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 Suite, including 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, 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 on 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.
- Maintain a positive customer and client experience by providing high-quality service.
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
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Job Type
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