Guide, Exercise Physiology - (Sports Performance)

Position Description

At Sensei Retreats, we balance purpose with play. Guests will enjoy health coaching sessions, body treatments, personal training, meditation, cultural immersion, and enriching activities—all while taking in views that connect them to the world’s beauty. The Sensei Guide provides expertise and support to guests prior, during, and post-stay to ensure a positive experience at the retreat.

The Sensei Guide is pioneering an enriching journey for preventative wellness. You will be responsible for directing the guest experience by better understanding each individual’s goals and intention. You will provide insight and feedback based off of information gathered during a guest assessment to provide a customized program of experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert in the field of exercise physiology and the movement sciences
• Conduct 1:1 training and diagnostic sessions to educate, motivate and inspire the adoption of healthy movement practices
• Direct the end-to-end guest experience, from initial consultation and assessment to their last send off session for life after Sensei
• Create educational content and lead lectures and workshops
• Facilitate the end-to-end guest experience, from arrival to departure and beyond
• Able to analyze, interpret and make deductions based on motivational interviewing and agility test, Vo2 and Force Plate analyses and results
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement that involves the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of action
• Ensure confidentiality, ethics and client trust is protected at all times
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine services
• Use principles of health coaching to support guests in pursuing the personal growth
• Serve as an ambassador of Sensei for guests, partners, and media
• Ensures all guest requests are communicated and completed
• Ability to monitor and observe client performance indoors and outside in daylight and lowlight evening conditions
• Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers
• Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science
• 5+ years of experience in the field of exercise physiology, kinesiology, or human movement science
• 2+ year experience coaching or instructing as a certified practitioner in one of the following disciplines Yoga, Meditation or Group or Team Fitness

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities

• Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or Human Movement Science
• Proficiency in multiple movement modalities and disciplines
• Experience with various populations and ability levels
• Experience working in a lab utilizing: VO2 max, FMS, gate analysis, force plates, and other assessments
• Accredited certification in heath or wellness coaching
• Passion to empower individuals seeking to optimize health and lifestyle
• Passion for continuing education, professional development and personal growth
• Proficient in Apple iOS, Office 365, and/or technology systems
• Efficient time management
• Prepared to create and deliver educational content
• Demonstrates characteristics of leadership, professionalism, service to others
• Passion to empower individuals seeking to optimize health and lifestyle
• Friendly and outgoing personality, works well with others
• Works well with people and possesses a friendly and outgoing personality
• Characteristics of leadership, professionalism, and service to others
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly demeanor, great smile, energetic, calm, and empathetic
• Able to make sound decisions when in a stressful situations
• Organized and able to prioritize
• Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays
• Relocation to the island of Lana'i, HI
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hospitality and destination travel

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified practitioner in fitness, yoga or meditation from respected credentialing body.

About Sensei

Founded by Dr. David Agus and Larry Ellison, our ecosystem of products and experiences is designed with one intention: to empower you to grow well and lead the world toward greater wellbeing.

Based on Dr. Agus’ philosophy, Sensei believes we can guide our guests to greater wellbeing by offering experiential movement, rest and nourishment classes and programs. The launch of the Retreats wellness brand took place on Lana’i, Hawaii in partnership with Four Season’s lodging and food offerings by Nobu.  In this location, Sensei Porcupine Creek, Sensei is operating the lodging operation, as well as world-class golf, tennis, spa, fitness, movement, nutrition, meditative, enrichment and body assessment facilities. In addition, Sensei will run the F&B operation, as part of a licensing agreement with Nobu. Sensei programs and continuing learning sessions are high-touch, evidence-led and supported by the latest technology.  You can read our story here.

Traits We Value 

• Loves a good challenge
• Resourceful and adaptable
• A strong sense of curiosity
• Embraces feedback and constantly seeks to improve
• Collaborative and knows how to get things done as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Matching and FSA plans
• On Property Gym Access
• Subsidized Virtual gym & Fitness App membership
• Access to Meditation, Yoga and Fitness classes when off duty
• Attend Wellness Lectures
• Discount on Spa & Salon services
• Healthy Snacks
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability (including association or relationship with an individual with a disability), marital status, National Guard obligation, genetic test results, arrest and court records, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, breastfeeding requirements, assignment of income for child support obligations, or credit history or report.