Exercise Specialist
Plus One, an Optum Company•New York, NY
•$17 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Exercise Specialist passionate about supporting healthy lifestyle habits. The role is based at a high-profile company’s fitness center in Manhattan, NY. The Exercise Specialist supports participants through fitness consultations, individualized progressive programming, instruction on safe equipment use, and education about health, fitness, and wellness services. The role also includes completing internal development courses and maintaining a high-quality customer and client experience.
Requirements
- A 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 in exercise testing (assessments) and exercise prescription (program design), and 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.
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 ensure 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.
- Maintain a positive customer and client experience by providing the highest quality of 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
- 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
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