Spa - Mind & Body Instructor On-Call

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa•Ojai, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mind & Body Instructor’s primary role is to provide safe and educational wellness programming including: daily complimentary fitness/mindful classes, private fitness/mindful classes, and (at times) support gym operations. A Mind & Body Instructor is responsible for greeting guests and maintaining a healthy, safe, and positive relationship with them. The Mind & Body Instructor is expected to be able to answer fitness/wellness related questions, upsell other Spa Ojai activities, report and help resolve guest challenges, and ensure all rules and regulations are enforced. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates or guests.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required
First Aid Training and CPR/AED Certification required
Group Fitness Certification required from: NCCA NASM, and AFAA-CGFI (to perform group fitness) Specialty certifications are required for speciality, private wellness
Ability to communicate in English with guests/visitors to their understanding.
Outgoing personality
Love of fitness, health and balanced lifestyle
Is consistently at work on time and ensures work responsibilities are fulfilled
Maintains a professional demeanor under all situations and keeps emotions under control
Basic knowledge and fundamental computer skills
The ability to communicate well with guests, resort management and fellow associates
Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends and will be scheduled based on operational needs and demands
Specialty Certification that supports teaching in one (1) of the following Spa Ojai Mind & Body Core Activity categories as agreed upon by Spa management: Cardio Yoga Resistance Training Flexibility & Balance Cycling Aqua Walking & Hiking Meditation Dance and Movement Nutrition Sound Baths/Meditation

Nice To Haves

Some College;
Personal Training- Desired, not mandatory
Fifty hours (50) of previous teaching experience is desirable, not mandatory.
Experience in hospitality, the Spa Industry, fitness industry or equivalent
Knowledge of a fitness facility and physiology, fitness equipment and pool environment

Responsibilities

Adhere to all policies and procedures within the spa.
Responsible for greeting guests and maintaining a healthy, safe and positive relationship with them.
Communicate on a daily basis with associates and guests to ensure excellent guest service.
Must be on time, in designated area, interacting with guest, and maintaining the fitness facility.
Give guidance and answer guest questions in the gym and assist, as needed with instruction of proper usage of cardio and weight equipment.
Provide basic fitness information, promote fitness activities.
Help resolve guest challenges.
Promote Personal Training, hiking, geocache hiking activities.
Report broken and/or unsafe equipment and conditions and ensure all rules and regulations are enforced.
The ability to set up fitness equipment and lift 50 pounds..
Maintain stocked supplies for gym, Mind & Body classes and spa pools.
Maintain service standards within the spa.
Properly handle and report guest accidents.
Maintain complete knowledge of: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa standards of service and conduct training accordingly. Spa/Inn features/services, hour of operation. Up to date OVI guest special activities.