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 Chicago, Illinois. The role involves fitness consultations, individualized exercise programming, participant instruction, and education about health, fitness, and wellness services. The specialist helps create a safe, motivating, and positive experience for participants while maintaining a high standard of customer and client service. The position also includes completing internal development courses through a learning management platform. Plus One provides fitness and well-being services across industries, including fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching, and health promotion. The company emphasizes personal connections, hospitality, empathy, and fun to encourage healthier lifestyles. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The hourly pay range is $17 to $25, with pay determined by factors such as location, education, experience, and certifications. 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 assessment, exercise prescription and program design, and the 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.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing fitness consultations, including movement screens, needs analyses, and goal setting, and recommend suitable fitness programming and complementary wellness services.
- Develop progressive fitness programs 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.
- 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 coverage
- Vision coverage
- 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
