Fitness Instructor - On-call

How would you like to work for a 30-year iconic brand that is known worldwide for its commitment to well-being?
Imagine an environment where balance, mindfulness, and care aren’t just words, but the way we live and work every day. At Miraval Austin Resort and Spa, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, supported by colleagues who value empathy and respect, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally.

Here, your career development and your well-being go hand in hand. From access to our fitness center, hiking trails, and wellness programs, to opportunities for professional training and leadership growth, this is more than a job — it’s a chance to align your career with a life in balance.

If you’re seeking a place where you can feel inspired, valued, and empowered to make a difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity as our On-call Fitness Instructor:

The responsibility of the Fitness Instructors is to instruct and monitor the various physical fitness activities while also providing personal attention to the guest’s needs, and safety. Our instructors will conduct a variety of different fitness classes, which may also include swimming, swimming instruction, and/or trail running. Please note that this position is not yoga based. Another main function of the Fitness Instructor is to assist the Director of Integrative Wellbeing as well as the Assistant Manager for Fitness, Yoga and Meditation in maintaining the quality of programming and at times with the creation and implementation of new programs specific to the resort.

• Proficient knowledge of Miraval Philosophy and Mindfulness Applications preferred.

• Background in cardio workout and group fitness instruction.

• 2 years of prior fitness instruction teaching experience preferred as well as experience with educational programming and personal holistic practice
• College Degree in Exercise Science and/or Personal Trainer Certifications and Group Fitness Instructor from ACE, AFAA, NASM, or ACSM.

• CPR and AED certified and first aid certification preferred

• Must have weekend and holiday availability

• Ability to engage with guests and shows a high level of enthusiasm

• Ability to perform one on one private training

• Ability to prepare fitness equipment and supplies needed for the specific exercise activity

• Ability to evaluate a guest’s physical fitness level before beginning an exercise session.
• Facilitation and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented, creative, and flexible
• Serve as enthusiastic leader of guest facing programs for leisure guests and social and corporate groups with guests of varying abilities and deliver a quality experience for all
• Serve as leader among peers
• Receive performance feedback and adjust appropriately
• Communicate effectively and professionally and work as a team player including changing aerial silks
• Take direction from leadership and execute appropriate action
• Provide feedback with professionalism
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Agility to pivot to changing needs of operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to exercise mature control over group programs.
• Must be sensitive to the personalities, moods, and abilities of individuals and groups and be able to function in a supportive role while guiding them to reach their full potentials.
• Make decisions in the best interest of the guests, their safety (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually) and must be made within the guidelines of department standard operating procedures and Miraval policies and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer excellent benefits:

iAm Days to spend a paid 8 hours experiencing Miraval, twice per year*
Up to $1000 in Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement for personal and professional growth*
Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights*
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30th day of employment*
401K with company match*
Generous Paid Time Off program*
Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
Complimentary daily colleague meals
Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center

*Exact benefit package is contingent on status

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.