What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yoga Instructor - Stretch position at StretchLab - White Plains and Mt. Kisco?
Salary $26-29 hour tips and commissions
NEW Studio in Pleasantville NY seeking Kinesiologist, exercise science, fitness (trainers, yoga, formal dance) and bodywork professionals to grow our team of innovative Flexologists.
StretchLab is the industry leader in offering one-on-one assisted stretching in a boutique fitness community environment. To be part of the team, each Flexologist must satisfactorily complete StretchLab’s Flexologist Training Program. This includes approx. 100 hours of a combination of in-studio and formal webinar pre-requisite training, followed by StretchLab Franchise’s formal 2 day In-person Flexologist Training Class taught by a Master Instructor. All training paid for by the studio ($850 value at no cost to you)! You also get paid for your training time!
StretchLab is committed to professional growth. Outstanding Flexologists can later become Master Flexologists that teaching and train the next generation of Flexologists nationwide.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to create and foster a positive environment that welcomes all people and have a passion for helping people achieve their movement goals.
- Provide exceptional customer service and deliver a high-end experience to every client
- Deliver one-on-one assisted stretch sessions of 25 and 50 minutes. Stretches may include all major muscle groups, plus extremities, including work on the small muscle groups and neck.
- Educate clients on benefits of stretching and encourage and motivate clients throughout their stretch session making sure the client knows what the stretch is designed to do, and how it should feel.
- The Flexologist will assess the client’s mobility and educate the client on stretching techniques to help keep them as mobile and limber as possible.
- Ensure safety of clients regarding proper stretch techniques and enforce StretchLab policies and safety rules
- Be able to discuss, recommend, and help promote future visits and membership options with clients
- Manage client care by delivering a best-in-class stretching experience, updating client notes consistently, encouraging regular attendance with recurring appointments and suggesting relevant client ‘stretch homework’.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and required educational presentations, complete all continuing education as assigned
- Clean and maintain studio environment and equipment
Qualifications
- Love of boutique fitness environment is a must – passion for movement, stretching and flexibility
- Experience working in a fitness/health environment where you provide hands-on training with client of at least 1-year hands-on 'bodywork' experience
- Strong professional work ethic and punctuality critical
- Strong communication skills that exude empathy and compassion
- Part time (15 hour minimum) and full time shifts available. Shifts are generally 4, 5 or 6 hours.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer, or Sports Performance Coach
- Corrective Exercise Specialist, Kinesiology and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapist (and Aides who are conducting hands on therapy assists)
- Chiropractors (and those in training)
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Former collegiate and professional athletes with strong understanding of anatomy
- Pilates or Yoga Instructors
- Formally educated and trained Dancers
About Us
We own and operate White Plains and Mt. Kisco and Pleasantville studios. We have an awesome team of 35 professionals. All our Flexologists have access to continuing education, accrued sick time, stretch benefits, discounted retail, and more.
Salary : $26 - $29
