Physical Therapist Assistant

Compensation: $24/hour

Free training/certification

Are you a Fitness Professional with a passion for helping others? Do you believe in the benefits of stretching for your clients? Are you well versed in corrective exercise? Are you looking for a full schedule with minimal gaps? Do you want to get paid for your time? StretchLab Wilmette is hiring part-time and full-time Stretch Therapists (we call them Flexologists) to deliver 1-on-1 assisted stretching sessions. We offer a flat hourly rate (get paid for clients AND your time here), a flexible schedule, and benefits* for full-timers! Come be part of our fast growing studio! We're barely in year 2 and already have more clients that we can handle!

Preferred background:

• Personal Trainer
• Physical/Occupational Therapist (or Physical Therapist Assistant)
• Massage Therapist
• Chiropractic Medicine
• Sports Medicine
• Athletic/Fitness Trainer
• Exercise Physiologist
• Sports Coach
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Pilates, Yoga, or Dance Instructor

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fitness/health environment where you providing hands-on training with client
• Must have at least 1 license and/or certification (ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, etc)
• Ability to create a positive environment that welcomes all people.
• Fantastic communication skills and exudes empathy.
• Must love connecting with people and have passion for helping them achieve goals.
• Must have a professional work ethic, be reliable and adhere to our attendance policies
• Must be available to go through our Flexologist Training Program, which includes 20 hours of online tutorials and 2 days of in-person/hands-on training

About Us:

StretchLab is seeking people with a passion for physical fitness, sports medicine, exercise science and kinesiology to join our team. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a new modality that is taking the fitness industry by storm. Stretch Lab has a new location in Wilmette, IL and this is your chance to be a part of a new and growing team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one assisted stretch sessions
• Encourage and motivate clients throughout stretch sessions
• Build StretchLab membership and retain current clientele through sales
• Managing client care –
• Delivering a best-in-class stretching experience
• Booking client’s weekly recurring appointments
• Updating client notes consistently
• Maximize client utilization of sessions/membership by booking follow up appointments, renewing memberships, outreach to leads
• Ensure safety of clients in regards to proper stretch techniques and enforce StretchLab policies and safety rules
• Attend staff meetings and required educational presentations
• Handle member concerns when applicable
• Assist sales associates and General Manager with studio tour and sales as needed
• Maintain strong social media presence to client membership and retention
• Clean and maintain all equipment in order to ensure it is available for client use at any given time
• Be available for weekday and weekend shifts, potentially morning, mid-day or evening

*Benefits apply to those working 30+ hr per week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What fitness or other applicable certification do you have?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• fitness: 1 year (Preferred)
• Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmette, IL 60091: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person