Plus One, owned and operated by Optum, provides design and development of premier fitness and wellness spaces and provides professional staffing of fitness centers. We take a whole body, whole person health approach to engaging employees and members in their health. Our services include fitness engagement, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

Join the Plus One team and you’ll have opportunities to drive bold change, achieve excellence and build a rewarding career. This is a place where you can stay ahead as you do your life’s best work.

About Optum:
Optum is a leading health services and innovation company whose mission focuses on helping make the health system work better for everyone. Optum offers capabilities, products and solutions that touch every dimension of the health system. Optum serves those who provide care, those who pay for care and—most importantly—those who need care. The ability to connect and support every part of the health system places Optum at the center of that system. Optum is part of the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Plus One, an Optum Company

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**Job Overview:**

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic **Exercise Specialist **who is passionate about supporting healthy lifestyle habits to work at a high-profile company’s fitness center located in **New York City, NY.**

**The shift hour for this role is Monday through Friday 12:45PM - 9:15PM.**

**What you will do:**

- Conduct ongoing fitness consultations for participants, including movement screens, needs analyses and goal setting, in order to recommend appropriate fitness programming and complementary wellness services.

- Develop comprehensive progressive fitness programming to support and motivate participants and ensure a positive overall experience.

- Monitor, engage and instruct participants in the fitness center on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment within the facility.

- Educate participants on clinically proven health and fitness information, available fitness and engagement programming and complementary wellness services.

- Complete internal development courses through a learning management platform.

- Maintain positive customer and client experience by providing the highest quality of service.

**What we are looking for:**

- A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field, or a NCCA-accredited personal training certification.

- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

- Industry knowledge in exercise testing (assessments) and exercise prescription (program design), and ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment.

- Ability to network, engage and interact with all clients, guests and members.

- Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

**About Us:**

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. These services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

**Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:**

**Health and financial:**

- Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

- Dental and Vision coverage plans

- 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan

- Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)

- Short and Long Term Disability Plans

- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

- Transportation and Parking Plans

- Paid parental leave

**Well-being:**

- Paid time off

- Wellness rewards program

- Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions

- 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program

- Entertainment and consumer discounts

- Inclusion and Belonging Council

**Growth and development:**

- Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems

- Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies

- Free CPR/AED certifications

- Free continuing education courses and credits

- Employee Referral Reward program

- Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

**Equal opportunity statement**

Plus One, an Optum company, is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plus One is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

**For residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York City, and Washington only: **The hourly rate for this position ranges from $15 to $24. Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the hourly rate, Plus One offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Plus One, an Optum Company, adheres to all federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.

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