Stretch Specialist

Life Time Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Sarasota is seeking PT-Stretch Specialists to support members with branded Assisted Stretch and Recovery sessions, helping members feel and move better and delivering an educational, positive member experience that upholds the Life Time Brand.

You will lead clients through stretch and recovery sessions, promote programs, and ensure safety while documenting progress and maintaining certifications to advance within the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Personal Trainer with CPR and AED certification.
• Knowledge of assisted stretching and recovery techniques.
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of class and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Active engagement in ongoing training and education.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, professional client programs to drive goals and retention.
• Lead clients through assisted stretch sessions using PNF and contract-relax techniques.
• Lead recovery sessions with assisted stretching and breathing drills.
• Read and engage in required training for the role.
• Conduct pre-participation screenings and goal setting for clients.
• Provide fitness floor assistance, safety education, and motivation.
• Promote and sell stretch session programs and other services.
• Document all aspects of client programming and progress.
• Remain current on certifications and industry trends to advance within the levels program.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication

Fitness floor assistance

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field

Tools

AIS/FST Certification

Job description

Position Summary

PT-Stretch Specialists are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They will provide branded Assisted Stretch and Recovery sessions to help members feel and move better. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
• Leads clients through assisted stretch sessions using techniques like PNF and contract-relax stretching
• Leads clients through recovery sessions using techniques like assisted stretching, hypervolt percussion, and breathing drills
• Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
• Conducts stretch and recovery demos for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend stretching programs
• Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
• Promotes and sells stretch session programs and other personal training services
• Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
• Remains current on certifications, new trends in the industry, credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
• Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
• Documents all aspects of client programming

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Certified personal Trainer
• CPR and AED Certified
• Knowledge of assisted stretching and other recovery techniques
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of personal training experience
• Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
• Assisted Stretching Certification (AIS, FST, or similar)

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.