Guide, Exercise Physiology

LOCATION: Baja California Souther Peninsula, Mexico

SALARY: Mex Pesos $92,916/month

Position Description

The Guide, Exercise Physiology will work in conjunction with nutrition guides, mindset coaches, spa and wellness practitioners in a luxury resort setting, while leveraging evidenced-based content and technology deliver the best practices in exercise physiology. 

At Sensei, we balance purpose with play. Guests enjoy health coaching, 1:1 nutrition, fitness, meditation and mindset sessions, body treatments, educational lectures, and a variety of outdoor activities – all designed to expand awareness and connection. The Sensei Guide works in multidisciplinary collaboration and is responsible for managing and coordinating activities of each guests’ wellness journey. This position is an integral leader of the guest experience, leveraging data, self-awareness, self-efficacy, and safety to deliver guided sessions. Combining spaces and environments to imbue feelings of safety and ease; domain expertise to interpret objective data and craft a personalized wellness plan; and health coaching to communicate this information in an empowering, affirming manner. Sensei has designed the guide program to manage the guest experience by supporting our guest in achieving greater wellbeing.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

• Guide team subject matter expert in the field of exercise physiology and movement sciences. 
• Conduct 1:1 sessions with guests to discuss current health, wellbeing, movement, and wellness objectives for their stay as well as Fitness 1:1’s 
• Create and own nutrition educational content and lead lectures and hands on nutrition workshops (i.e., cooking demos) to further educate and engage guests 
• Create and lead programs to support team wellness and synergy 
• Work alongside Sensei by Nobu providing education and menu suggestions 
• Facilitates additional educational opportunities for guests (i.e., meet and greets, Q&As) 
• Lead Sensei movement classes and facilitate group experiences. • Direct and monitor the end-to-end guest experience, from initial consultation and assessment to their last send off session for life after Sensei 
• Implement health screening tools, analyze and provide relevant feedback to guests 
• Ensure confidentiality, ethics, and client trust is protected at all times 
• Collaborate with teammates & coworkers to ensure a seamless guest experience and enhance service delivery • Use principles of health coaching to support guests in pursuing their personal growth 
• Act as a Sensei ambassador for guests, partners, events (on & off property) and media 
• Engage in media and promotional opportunities such as interviews, social media, video demonstrations and special events. Allow use of likeness in promotional materials, advertisements, and other brand-related content 
• Assist with research & program development to support guest education 
• Stay up to date on current trends, new research developments and findings within field of expertise, performance psychology and/or mindfulness 
• Ensures all guest requests are communicated and completed 
• Ability to move, bend, and stretch as job requires 
• Ability to monitor and observe client performance indoors and outside in daylight and lowlight evening conditions 
• Must be able flexible hours and work weekends, and holidays 
• Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote, and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers 
• 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. 
• Due to the intimate nature of the resort with limited number of guests on property, must assist teams laterally across all departments to lead a seamless guest flow throughout the different resort spaces 
• 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 

• Masters degree preferred with 3 years of applied experience or Bachelors degree with 7+ years of applied experience. 

• Certified practitioner in fitness from respected credentialing body (ex. NASM, ACSM, CSCS, PT, AT). 

• Preferred experience in hospitality and destination travel. 

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities 

• Proficiency in multiple movement modalities 
• Experience with various populations and ability levels 
• Familiarity with lab assessments such as VO2 max, FMS, gait analysis, and force plates 
• Accredited certification in health or wellness coaching 
• Passion for personal and professional development 
• Proficient in Apple iOS, Office 365, and/or technology systems 
• Strong time management skills 
• Ability to create and deliver educational content 
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and service orientation • Friendly demeanor, energetic, calm, and empathetic 
• Ability to make sound decisions in stressful situations 
• Organized and able to prioritize 
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays 

Required Licenses/Certifications 

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

Sensei is here to guide you towards greater wellbeing. 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. What guides us is a belief that knowledge is the greatest tool in health, and that technology allows us to unlock deeper insights.

Everything we do is evidence-led, radically transparent, always enriching.

You can read our story here or see some recent press: Forbes,  Condé Naste

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 
• 401k Matching and FSA plans 
• Uniforms Provided 
• Access to Meditation, Yoga and Fitness classes  
• Attend Wellness Lectures 
• On Property Gym Access 
• Discount on Spa & Salon services. 
• Lunch 
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement 
• 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.