Guide, Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance

Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc., • Rancho Mirage, CA

1d • $93,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist works with nutritionists, mindfulness coaches, and spa and wellness practitioners in a luxury resort setting to deliver evidence-based exercise physiology practices, supported by technology. Sensei’s guide program combines safe and welcoming spaces, expertise in interpreting objective data, personalized wellness planning, and health coaching to support guests’ wellbeing. The role provides guided sessions and helps guests build awareness, self-efficacy, and healthy movement practices throughout their Sensei experience, from arrival through departure and beyond.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or Human Movement Science, or an undergraduate degree in a related field with equivalent professional experience.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience in exercise physiology, kinesiology, or human movement science.
• At least 2 years of coaching or instruction experience as a certified practitioner in yoga, meditation, or group or team fitness.
• Proficiency in multiple movement modalities and disciplines.
• Experience working with varied populations and ability levels.
• Experience working in a lab using VO2 max, FMS, gait analysis, force plates, and other assessments.
• Accredited certification in health or wellness coaching.
• Certified practitioner in fitness, yoga, or meditation through a respected credentialing body.
• Proficiency with Apple iOS, Office 365, and/or technology systems.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability and preparedness to create and deliver educational content.
• Leadership, professionalism, and service-oriented approach.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; friendly, outgoing, energetic, calm, and empathetic demeanor.
• Ability to make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality and destination travel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in exercise physiology and movement sciences.
• Conduct one-to-one training and diagnostic sessions to educate, motivate, and inspire guests to adopt healthy movement practices.
• Manage the guest experience from the initial consultation and assessment through the final send-off session and guidance for life after Sensei.
• Create educational content and lead lectures and workshops.
• Analyze and interpret results from motivational interviewing, agility testing, VO2 testing, and force plate analyses, and make deductions based on those results.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating possible courses of action.
• Protect confidentiality, ethics, and client trust.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine services.
• Use health-coaching principles to support guests in pursuing personal growth.
• Represent Sensei to guests, partners, and media.
• Ensure guest requests are communicated and completed.
• Monitor and observe client performance indoors and outdoors, including in daylight and low-light evening conditions.
• Follow up on customer complaints, questions, and concerns, responding to internal and external customer needs in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation among coworkers.
• Follow established safe work practices and attend safety-related training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance, including medical coverage with a 100% paid HMO option, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan matching
• Tax savings benefits plans
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Monthly wellbeing allowance for wellness- or wellbeing-related expenses
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior