What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Performance Scientist 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:
- Provide exercise physiology services and consultations following established protocols for guests.
- Conduct VO2 max testing, body composition measurements and the creation of exercise plans based medical and exercise physiology evaluations.
- Provides operational leadership for the Performance Science team on property, partnering with the Health & Performance Director to optimize departmental performance, business operations, and resource utilization.
- Formulates the optimal exercise experience for the individual guests for enhanced health and performance.
- Provide quality lectures and participate in department meetings to include input into the development of new lectures and services.
- Leads workshops, group presentations, and informal guest talks.
- Supports promotion and visibility of the Health and Performance programs.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Wellness-focused background aligned with Canyon Ranch’s philosophy.
- 5 years industry experience with a current working knowledge of Exercise Physiology testing.
- Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology required
- Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
- Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment
- 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays)
- 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.