Sauna Meister

East Bank Club • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Sauna Meister leads immersive sauna events and wellness experiences in an event sauna space. The role combines performance, preparation, hospitality, and community building. The Sauna Meister hosts the sauna space, creates a welcoming atmosphere, guides members through sauna and plunge protocols, explains wellness benefits, and adapts programming to different audiences and event types. The position also includes preparing the space and event materials, coordinating environmental details, and cleaning and resetting the space after sessions. The schedule lists weekday morning and evening shifts and weekend morning shifts, with three shows or events per shift. Sauna sessions pay $75 per hour; approved meetings, trainings, and PTO pay $20 per hour. An appropriate work uniform is provided.

Requirements

• Current CPR/AED certification.
• A nationally recognized fitness certification.
• Strong stage presence and public speaking ability.
• Comfort leading groups and engaging diverse populations.
• Passion for wellness, hospitality, and community building.
• Ability to create high-energy, memorable experiences.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive approach.
• Excellent physical condition and ability to perform rigorous, choreographed towel fanning while withstanding temperatures of 180–190 degrees for extended periods, up to three hours.
• Ability to lift and carry event supplies, including buckets of ice balls, towels, and equipment, up to 30 pounds.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups of up to 50 people.
• Self-care accountability, including maintaining proper hydration, rest, and temperature regulation before and after sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sauna events, group fitness, hospitality, theater, or wellness.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic sauna events and wellness experiences with confidence, energy, and professionalism.
• Host the sauna space and create a welcoming, engaging, community-focused atmosphere.
• Use voice, presence, timing, and performance to command the room.
• Guide members through sauna and plunge protocols, wellness benefits, and event flow.
• Adapt energy and programming to different audiences and event types.
• Prepare the sauna space before events, ensuring cleanliness, ambiance, safety, and readiness.
• Create and prepare ice balls, aromatherapy elements, towels, and event-specific materials as needed.
• Coordinate music, lighting, scents, and other environmental details to elevate the guest experience.
• Stock and organize supplies.
• Clean and reset the sauna and event space after each session.
• Break down materials and ensure equipment is properly stored.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational excellence in accordance with club standards.
• Attend all mandatory club and department meetings.
• Enforce policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
• Value sharing (profit sharing).
• Holiday bonus.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• HSA and FSA enrollment options.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Basic life insurance coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverage.
• Long-term care coverage up to 50% of annual income.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance through MetLife.
• Free workout privileges.
• Employee discounts in the Pro Shop, Spa & Salon services, and the Market.
• Parking and transit benefits through pre-tax deduction.
• Access to Tickets at Work discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Appropriate work uniform provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed