What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Instructor position at Canyon Ranch?
Overview
Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts. At these acclaimed properties, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer.
In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America’s largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a recipient of Travel Leisure’s Best Spa Award, as well as the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.
Most recently, Canyon Ranch was honored by the MICHELIN Guide as the top wellness hotel and #1 resort in the Americas. with the Tucson and Lenox resorts having received prestigious MICHELIN Keys recognizing excellence in hospitality.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts. At these acclaimed properties, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer.
In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America’s largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a recipient of Travel Leisure’s Best Spa Award, as well as the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.
Most recently, Canyon Ranch was honored by the MICHELIN Guide as the top wellness hotel and #1 resort in the Americas. with the Tucson and Lenox resorts having received prestigious MICHELIN Keys recognizing excellence in hospitality.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:
- Instruct Wellness and Fitness classes while ensuring guest safety, comfort, and enjoyment.
- Leads a variety of classes including aerobic exercise, strength and endurance training, muscle toning, and stretching.
- Provides expert guidance on proper body alignment, technique, and injury prevention.
- Assists guests with the safe and effective use of cardiovascular and weight equipment.
- Create an engaging, motivating class experience aligned with Canyon Ranch wellness standards.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience in the fitness industry.
- Acquire a group fitness certification within 90 days of start.
- College degree in a fitness-related field preferred (e.g., physical education, exercise science, dance), with strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
- Current CPR certification and basic first aid knowledge required.
- Ability to maintain continuing education credits (CECs) to keep national group exercise and personal training certifications current.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to engage and work with a diverse group of guests.
- Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
- Generous health plan including Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
- Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)
- Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Maternity leave
- A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.