**NOTE: We are currently hiring for an anticipated start date in January 2025*About the company:At Ascent Wellness Program (AWP), we have a passion for inclusive, culturally-appropriate, and accessible wellness services for all identities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We're looking for motivated people like you to join our mission! As an equal opportunity employer and a company that serves an incredibly diverse group of clients, we love to receive applications from individuals with lives and stories as unique as the people we serve. AWP is a one-of-a-kind local program dedicated to bringing yoga and mindfulness, fitness and personal training, outdoor services, nutrition services, physical therapy, peer support, art therapy, and music therapy to the Milwaukee community, with a particular focus on serving individuals in mental health recovery and people with disabilities. Learn more about us here: Workplace benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees & their families.
- Short-term disability, life, and other voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., accident protection, hospital, and cancer plans).
- 401k retirement plan (with company match after 1 year of service).
- Access to free and discounted wellness services, including massage/bodywork and chiropractic care.
- Employee Assistance Program including access to free professional counseling services.
- Paid time off and flexible schedule.
- Reimbursement for cell phones, professional development, and job-related incidental expenses.
About the role:The AWP Fitness Provider is a part-time (15-20 hours per week) personal trainer role serving clients of all ages in mental health recovery, with an approach that follows AWP principles and mission to create accessible, inclusive, and fully-customized wellness services delivered on-site, in-home, outdoors, or via telehealth. The Fitness Provider is responsible for supporting clients in making accessible movement an important part of their recovery journey through 1:1 interventions such as basic fitness education, exploration of natural & pain-free movement, exercises for overall physical mobility and joint health, movement for self-regulation, workout & home practice planning, stretching/self-massage, muscular endurance and strength-training, cardiovascular activity, outdoor activity, and tours of local fitness spaces (e.g., recreation centers, gyms, dance studios, etc.).Job Qualifications:
- REQUIRED: A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, exercise science, kinesiology, or other areas related to the profession.
- Certified Personal Trainer or similar certification from an accredited program (e.g. ACE, NASM) with at least one year of related work experience. Certification may not be required for individuals with college degrees related to fitness, such as exercise science or kinesiology.
- REQUIRED: A valid WI driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel to in-home appointments and occasional client transportation to/from sessions within Milwaukee County.
- Excellent professional communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently with solid organization and time management skills.
- Professional work experience related to mental health and healthcare is a plus.
- Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.
Click here to access the full job description.At Ascent Wellness Program, we know that the way we treat our providers ripples out into the services our clients receive, so our culture is one that values community, open communication, acceptance, and support. We want everyone to have what they need to be their best self personally and professionally, including work that is purpose-driven, learning opportunities for personal and professional growth, and financial stability.Our positions begin with a part-time orientation period (approx. 30-60 days), during which employees receive valuable training on innovative, research-based body-mind practices, along with a gradual introduction to client services. Starting pay for client services ranges from $30-35 per hour. This is a part-time position requiring 15-20 hours per week.Need accommodation? Ascent Wellness Program is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, such as a printed job application, please contact Becky at 414-###-#### (option 1) or send an email to ...@ascentwellnessprogram.com.