Guide, Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance

Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc.,
Rancho Mirage, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward professionals with a graduate degree in exercise physiology and experience in health coaching, comfortable with delivering personalized wellness plans and collaborating across disciplines in a luxury resort setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a graduate degree in exercise physiology and a passion for wellness coaching in a luxury resort environment
    — “Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science”
  • Individuals who thrive in high-touch, interdisciplinary wellness ecosystems and have strong interpersonal skills
    — “Combine spaces and environments to imbue feelings of safety and ease; domain expertise to interpret objective data and craft a personalized wellness plan”
  • Professionals with experience in movement assessments and a strong interest in continuing education and professional development
    — “Experience working in a lab utilizing: VO2 max, FMS, gate analysis, force plates, and other assessments”

Things to consider

  • Flexible hours and availability for weekends and holidays are required despite unspecified employment type
    — “Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays”
  • The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including guest education, data analysis, and interdepartmental collaboration
    — “Collaborate with team members to develop and refine services”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating educational content and delivering workshops in your resume and interview responses
    — “Prepared to create and deliver educational content”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret objective data and craft personalized wellness plans as a key strength
    — “domain expertise to interpret objective data and craft a personalized wellness plan”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in fitness, yoga, or meditation through specific examples of certifications and practical applications
    — “Certified practitioner in fitness, yoga or meditation from respected credentialing body”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Conducted 1:1 training and diagnostic sessions
  • Created educational content and led lectures and workshops
  • Facilitated the end-to-end guest experience
  • Collaborated with team members to develop and refine services
  • Served as an ambassador of Sensei
Typical background
Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related fieldCertified Health Coach

Skills & requirements

Required

Exercise PhysiologyHealth CoachingPersonalized Wellness PlansEducational Content CreationGuest Experience Management

Preferred

Experience In Luxury Resort SettingsBackground In Wellness And Fitness

Stack & domain

Exercise PhysiologySports PerformanceWellnessFitnessNutritionMindfulness

About the role

Original posting from Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc., via Greenhouse

Salary Range: $93,000.00- $118,000.00

About Sensei

Founded by Dr. David Agus and Larry Ellison, our ecosystem of products and experiences is designed with one intention: to empower you to grow well and lead the world toward greater wellbeing.

Based on Dr. Agus’ philosophy, Sensei believes we can guide our guests to greater wellbeing by offering experiential movement, rest and nourishment classes and programs. The launch of the Retreats wellness brand took place on Lana’i, Hawaii in partnership with Four Season’s lodging and food offerings by Nobu.  In this location, Sensei Porcupine Creek, Sensei is operating the lodging operation, as well as world-class golf, tennis, spa, fitness, movement, nutrition, meditative, enrichment and body assessment facilities. In addition, Sensei will run the F&B operation, as part of a licensing agreement with Nobu. Sensei programs and continuing learning sessions are high-touch, evidence-led and supported by the latest technology.  You can read our story here.

Position Description

Exercise Physiologist will work in conjunction with nutritionists, mindfulness coaches, spa and wellness practitioners in a luxury resort setting, while leveraging evidenced-based content and technology, deliver the best practices in exercise physiology.  At Sensei, we balance purpose with play. Guests enjoy health coaching, 1:1 nutrition, fitness, meditation and mindset sessions, body treatments, educational lectures and a variety of outdoor activities – all designed to expand awareness and connection. The Sensei guide leverages data, self-awareness, self-efficacy and safety to deliver our guest experience through guided sessions with our guests. Combining spaces and environments to imbue feelings of safety and ease; domain expertise to interpret objective data and craft a personalized wellness plan; and health coaching to communicate this information in an empowering, affirming manner. Sensei has designed the guide program to support our guest in achieving greater wellbeing. 

Responsibilities

Serve as expert in the field of exercise physiology and the movement sciences

Conduct 1:1 training and diagnostic sessions to educate, motivate and inspire the adoption of healthy movement practices

Direct the end-to-end guest experience, from initial consultation and assessment to their last send off session for life after Sensei

Create educational content and lead lectures and workshops

Facilitate the end-to-end guest experience, from arrival to departure and beyond

Able to analyze, interpret and make deductions based on motivational interviewing and agility test, Vo2 and Force Plate analyses and results

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement that involves the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of action

Ensure confidentiality, ethics and client trust is protected at all times

Collaborate with team members to develop and refine services

Use principles of health coaching to support guests in pursuing the personal growth

Serve as an ambassador of Sensei for guests, partners, and media

Ensures all guest requests are communicated and completed

Ability to monitor and observe client performance indoors and outside in daylight and lowlight evening conditions

Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner

Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers

Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science or an undergraduate degree in a related field with equivalent professional experience  

Proficiency in multiple movement modalities and disciplines

Experience with various populations and ability levels

Experience working in a lab utilizing: VO2 max, FMS, gate analysis, force plates, and other assessments

Accredited certification in heath or wellness coaching

Passion to empower individuals seeking to optimize health and lifestyle

Passion for continuing education, professional development and personal growth

Proficient in Apple iOS, Office 365, and/or technology systems

Efficient time management

Prepared to create and deliver educational content

Demonstrates characteristics of leadership, professionalism, service to others

Passion to empower individuals seeking to optimize health and lifestyle

Friendly and outgoing personality, works well with others

Works well with people and possesses a friendly and outgoing personality

Characteristics of leadership, professionalism, and service to others

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

Friendly demeanor, great smile, energetic, calm, and empathetic

Able to make sound decisions when in a stressful situations

Organized and able to prioritize

Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays 

Certified practitioner in fitness, yoga or meditation from respected credentialing body.

Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science 

Accredited certification in heath or wellness coaching 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science

5+ years of experience in the field of exercise physiology, kinesiology, or human movement science

2+ year experience coaching or instructing as a certified practitioner in one of the following disciplines Yoga, Meditation or Group or Team Fitness

Experience in hospitality and destination travel is preferred

Traits We Value 

Loves a good challenge

Resourceful and adaptable

A strong sense of curiosity

Embraces feedback and constantly seeks to improve

Collaborative and knows how to get things done as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary 

Robust and comprehensive Health Insurance 

Medical (100% paid HMO), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance and Voluntary Insurance Plans 

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan Matching 

Tax Savings Benefits Plans 

Pre-tax 401l Matching Plan 

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Saving Plan

Wellbeing Benefit - Monthly allowance for wellness/wellbeing related expenses 

Employee Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability (including association or relationship with an individual with a disability), marital status, National Guard obligation, genetic test results, arrest and court records, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, breastfeeding requirements, assignment of income for child support obligations, or credit history or report.

Source: Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc., careers (Greenhouse)

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