Fitness Instructor (Contract Position)

Auberge Collection; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, CT seeks a Fitness Instructor to guide guests through the full fitness journey, delivering exceptional hospitality in a serene rural setting.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, teaching scheduled classes, ensuring safety, keeping the room immaculate, assisting staff, and promoting spa services. Candidates should have at least two years' experience, a nationally recognized fitness certification, and CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Two years of fitness instructor experience required.
• Knowledge of exercise science and fitness techniques.
• CPR and First Aid training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Teaches scheduled classes with proper warm-up and cool-down.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods and proper techniques.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and immaculate fitness room at all times.
• Promotes spa services and programs to guests and class participants.
• Attends training and staff meetings and maintains personal certifications.

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.

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
• Teaches scheduled classes;
  • Beginning and ending on time
  • Providing adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
• Instructs patrons on effective and workout methods
• Explains proper techniques
• Demonstrates exercises
• 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

• 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

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.