About the position
The Fitness and Wellness Specialist position at SAS is a dynamic role focused on enhancing the health and wellness of employees through a variety of programs. This position is based at the Cary, NC headquarters and is 100% onsite. The working hours are structured from Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a leader in data and AI, SAS is committed to transforming data into intelligence and providing a fulfilling employee experience. The Recreation and Fitness Center is seeking a specialist who will be responsible for researching, developing, organizing, and implementing programs in areas such as Aquatics, Employee Services, Fitness, Leisure, Recreation, Sports, and Wellness. In this role, you will teach various aerobics and exercise classes, including yoga, and develop personalized training programs for employees and their families. You will also generate innovative ideas for new fitness and wellness initiatives, assist in maintaining and improving existing programs, and lead wellness classes. Monitoring activities within the Recreation and Fitness Center, ensuring proper use of facilities and equipment, and performing general office duties are also key responsibilities. Additionally, you may organize special events and leisure activities, contributing to a vibrant and engaging workplace culture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fitness and wellness programming, with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. SAS values curiosity, passion, authenticity, and accountability, and these values will guide your work as you contribute to the overall well-being of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of aerobics/exercise classes including yoga.
- Develop individual personal training programs for employees, their families, and domestic partners; conducts orientations by instructing participants.
- Generate ideas for new fitness and wellness programs.
- Assist with maintenance and improvements to current Recreation and Fitness Center (RFC) employee programs.
- Lead wellness classes and programs.
- Advise participants on program and class procedures and policies.
- Monitor activities in the RFC, including locker room traffic, ensuring that the facilities and equipment are used properly.
- Perform general office duties: answering phone calls, handling employee questions and requests, assisting in facility preparation for specific activities, making copies, and selling merchandise.
- Assist with the general maintenance of facilities and maintain facility equipment as required.
- Organize and direct special events, leisure activities, athletic programs, discount services, and wellness events including team building.
Requirements
- Two years of programming experience with fitness/wellness programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Recreation or related field.
- Program certifications related to area of assignment (Fitness, Aquatics, Sports).
- Experience teaching group exercise classes including yoga.
- Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Nice-to-haves
- Customer service experience
- CPR Certification
- Personal Training, Group Fitness and Yoga certifications
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- Medical plan options including PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
- HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS.
- Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and a U.S. Winter Wellness Break.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
- Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
