Fitness Instructor (Contract Position)

Auberge Collection; Connecticut; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower Inn & Spa, located in Washington, Connecticut, seeks a Fitness Instructor to guide guests through the full fitness journey with warmth and professionalism.

You will lead classes, prepare equipment, and maintain a welcoming studio while promoting wellness services and ensuring guest safety and cleanliness. Collaborative spa teamwork is essential.

Required: two years of fitness-instructor experience and a nationally recognized fitness certification, plus first aid/CPR training.

Qualifications

• Two years of fitness-instructor experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization.
• Energetic personality with passion for health and helping others.
• Knowledge of exercise science fundamentals and techniques.
• Understanding of nutrition and diet.
• Demonstrated ability to lead classes effectively.
• First aid and CPR training is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Prepare fitness room to guest specifications.
• Begin and end on time.
• Provide warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cooldown.
• Instruct patrons on effective workout methods.
• Teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Attend continuing education courses and stay current with industry standards.
• Assist patrons and maintain a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Ensure guest comfort and safety throughout the class.
• Maintain a professional, hygienic, and inviting studio space.

Skills

Fitness instructor experience

Certification (fitness)

High energy

Exercise science knowledge

Nutrition basics

Lead classes

First aid/CPR

Job description

Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways. Memories are made easily when you stay at our boutique hotel in Litchfield County, a portal to a simpler time, where the definitive measure of the good life is in soul-stirring moments rooted in the idyllic countryside.

Job Description

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for the fitness journey of clients from beginning to end. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality to all of our guests every day. We strive to provide excellence to our staff as well ensuring that each day is an opportunity to educate, inspire curiosity, and create an environment of genuine hospitality at every turn. Responsibilities include:

• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Prepare fitness room to guest specifications
• Beginning and ending on time
• Providing adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
• Instructs patrons on effective and workout methods
• Teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Expected to attend continuing education courses and be current with Industry standards
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Ensures guest comfort and safety throughout the class
• Maintain professional ethics while ensuring personalized service is provided to each guest so they feel their needs are met
• Maintain work area with necessary supplies. Ensure the room is immaculate at all times
• Assist fellow associates with daily operations to support healthy teamwork and contribute to the success of the spa.
• Communicate to management any and all occurrences involving staff or guests in the spa that require attention including guest complaints or misconduct.
• Actively promote the spa, treatments, services, sessions, and retail, as well as programs, promotions and/or discounts available.
• Regularly attend, participate in and support training and staff meetings for the spa. Keeping personal certifications up to date without Management prompting.
• Have Guests of the Inn sign sign-in sheets and deliver to concierge after class

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a fitness instructor.
• Fitness Certification required through a nationally recognized organization
• High energy personality, passionate about health & fitness and helping others achieve their goals
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of exercise science and fitness techniques.
• Understanding of nutrition and diet.
• Demonstrated ability to lead classes effectively.
• First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training required

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and AlwaysAuberge.

MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.