Stretch Practitioner

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSTRETCH PRACTITIONER – STRETCHLAB BOTHELL/LYNNWOOD

StretchLab Bothell/Lynnwood is a boutique fitness and wellness concept studio seeking a dynamic person who is a physical therapist / PT assistant, personal trainer, massage therapist, Pilates/yoga/dance instructor, chiropractic aide, or comes from a kinesiology, exercise science or sports medicine background. Our studios are located in Canyon Park, Bothell, WA and near the Alderwood Maill in Lynnwood, WA.

This position is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a new modality that is taking the fitness industry by storm

StretchLab’s proprietary Flexologist® Training Program (FTP) ensures that our team members receive high caliber training and that our clients receive world class stretching sessions. FTP is the United States’ first nationally accredited program for assisted stretching by the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

ABOUT STRETCHLAB

StretchLab is the industry leader in offering one-on-one professional assisted stretching. With co-founders coming from the Personal Training industry, StretchLab has created a variety of offerings to empower clients to ‘Live Long’. StretchLab has gathered a team of experts already certified in an array of related fields including physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, yoga, Pilates, and more. StretchLab prides itself on having the finest team of stretching professionals.

StretchLab currently has more than 500 locations open nationwide with immediate plans for further expansion. Learn more at: https://www.stretchlab.com

POSITION: STRETCH PRACTITIONER

The Stretch Practitioner is responsible for providing an extraordinary professional stretch experience. Through personalized one-on-one stretches, you establish rapport with our clients and help them achieve their wellness and fitness goals through more flexibility and freedom of movement.

This position is a part-time opportunity offering 25-30+ hours per week.

** Availability to work at least 1 weekend day is required for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for helping people in their health, fitness and wellness journey
• Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Athletic/Sports Science, Human Biomechanics, Human Anatomy/Movement, Physiology or related field

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• Certification in Physical Therapy/Assistant, fitness, personal training, athletic training or other related bodywork certifications (ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
• Ability to create a positive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills - excels at 1:1 interactions
• Must love connecting with people and building relationships with the community
• Professional work ethic, reliable and punctual
• Must be available to go through our Flexologist Training Program, which includes 15-20 hours of online tutorials, 2 days of in-person and hands-on training, and 20 hours of practice (you will be compensated for training hours)

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Physical Therapy Assistants or PT graduate students
• Fitness Trainer
• Personal or Athletic Trainer
• Sports or Chiropractic Medicine
• Pilates or Yoga Instructor
• Massage Therapist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Dance Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver one-on-one high quality stretch sessions to members and prospective members
• Partner with members in their health and wellness journey by developing a customized program to achieve mobility, range of motion and flexibility goals
• Educate, encourage and motivate members during stretch sessions and recommend follow-up plan of action to achieve greater results
• Help build and retain StretchLab membership by developing client relationships
• Understand clients’ needs and goals, and apply to customized stretch routine
• Enter session notes into clients' profile to ensure optimal outcomes for subsequent visits
• Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled to maximize membership utilization
• Ensure safety of clients regarding proper stretch techniques and enforce StretchLab policies and safety rules
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and required educational presentations to stay current on new industry standards and relevant continuing education
• Clean and maintain studio stretching equipment
• Assist with pop-ups, demos, studio tours and other community events/promotions

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rate plus bonus potential (based on individual and studio performance)
• Standard pay: starting $26.50/hour
• Fun, supportive, team-first culture
• Paid training to our proprietary and nationally accredited Flexologist™ Training Program (FTP). Our certified training program counts towards Continuing Education Units with ISSA, NCBTMB, NSCA, NASM or AFAA
• Career growth opportunity to become a studio Lead Flexologist™ and Master Flexologist™
• Unlimited growth potential within the company
• Complimentary stretch sessions
• Employee discount on studio memberships and retail products

StretchLab is part of the Xponential Fitness family. Xponential Fitness is the leader in fitness and wellness concepts including other brands like: Club Pilates, Pure Barre, CycleBar, YogaSix, Row House, AKT, Rumble, BFT, and STRIDE Fitness.

StretchLab Bothell/Lynnwood is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We believe the unique differences of our employees enable us to better connect with our customers and community, and ultimately drives the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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