Virtual Bilingual Spanish Exercise Specialist, Contract

Medium; San Mateo (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health-focused start-up is seeking a remote Exercise Specialist to help treat obesity through personalized care plans. You will evaluate clients, develop tailored exercise programs, and engage with patients. Ideal candidates must have a degree in exercise science and fluency in Spanish and English. This part-time position offers $30-$40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in one-on-one coaching, preferably in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• ACSM certification is mandatory within 6 months of hire.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client fitness level and plan reachable goals.
• Create a training plan tailored to client needs.
• Motivate clients through positive engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Motivation and encouragement

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology

Job description

About Enara

Enara is a world renowned obesity and medical weight loss start-up, based in Silicon Valley, pioneering the use of data, digital, and clinical treatments to provide personalized plans with measurable results. Enara was founded by people from Stanford, UCSF, Kaiser, ClassPass & Evernote. Our mission is to develop the first ever platform to scale obesity treatment. Our platform allows for the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, exercise, and obesity science to be optimized and delivered in a series of personalized and programmable experiences. Our solutions are disseminated through unified products and services we deploy for the healthcare ecosystem; with a current focus on small to medium sized medical groups and clinics. Our platform has served over 14,000 members and delivers world leading 16%+ weight loss sustained over 3 years. We deliver life changing care to members and we are redesigning the clinic-patient. We are backed by Offline.VC, Charge.VC, VSC, Continuum Ventures, as well as many prominent angels in Silicon Valley.

Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and organized exercise specialist who is passionate about treating obesity as a disease to improve the myriad chronic health conditions associated with weight- including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and more- to join our team. In this role, you will see patients via telehealth and work with a multidisciplinary team including medical providers, and nutrition specialists to provide best-in-class care and outcomes for your patients - communicating with them both synchronously and asynchronously.

• Evaluate client fitness level and skill set to plan reachable goals
• Educate and demonstrate to clients exercise and injury prevention
• Create a training plan tailored to client needs
• Chart and track client progress
• Motivate and encourage client through positive words via app with high level of engagement
• Adjust client personalized plans as goals are reached
• Educate clients on evidence based exercise programming
• Adaptable to a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities
• Willingness to work cooperatively with the Dietetics department on patient fitness plans

Exercise Specialist Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in one-on-one coaching, preferably in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Clinical experience in a related field is highly desirable
• ACSM certification is mandatory, or required within 6 months of hire
• Fluency in both Spanish and English
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with Arabic-speaking patients
• Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in exercise physiology and fitness training
• Ability to work independently and manage remote coaching sessions effectively
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for helping others achieve their health and wellness goals
• Must reside in the US or legally allowed to work in the United States (NPI required)
• Bilingual Spanish fluency is a must

$30 - $40 an hour

Job Types: Part time to start (10-16 hrs/wk)

This remote contractor role offers a competitive salary of approximately $30-40 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. It requires 10-15 hours per week with opportunities to transition into part-time/full-time positions based on performance and business needs. Prior work experience with virtual Arabic-speaking patients and a cover letter detailing experience working with an Arabic-speaking population and specifying the Arabic dialects you are proficient in are required for application consideration.

Enara Health offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients. If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about promoting health and wellness within the Arabic-speaking community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting remote opportunity