Exercise Specialist
About The Position
Plus One 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 San Jose, California. The Exercise Specialist provides fitness consultations, develops progressive fitness programming, guides participants in the safe and effective use of exercise equipment, and educates them about health, fitness, and available wellness services. The position also includes completing internal development courses and delivering high-quality service to support a positive customer and client experience. Plus One is part of Optum Workplace Well-being and provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries. Its services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching, and health promotion. The organization emphasizes personal connections, hospitality, empathy, and fun to help people adopt healthier lifestyles. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The hourly pay range is $17 to $25. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and business and organizational needs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, and some listed benefits 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.
- Must 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 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 in the facility.
- 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 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
