PT - Fitness Instructor - Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

The Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak is looking for a PT - Fitness Instructor to join our amazing Tocasierra Spa Team!

Hours: Vary including weekends and holidays

Summary of BenefitsTeam Member and Family Room Discounts for both Crescent Hotels and Resort and Hilton

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for writing and creating exercise programs, supervise and instruct clients in meeting their fitness goals. Specific training and certifications in Muscle Activation Training preferred to provide specialized training for members and guests, including consultations and continued wellness plans. Work with management to create and implement marketing directives to enhance training programs.  And expected to direct all service efforts towards guest satisfaction, the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to perform all fitness instructor’s essential functions.
• Must have excellent knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, resistance training, theory, proper form, and technique.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.
• Must be able to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to supervise effectively.
• Must possess good knowledge of both mechanical and functional capabilities of fitness equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English.  Self-starting personality with an even disposition.   Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well with guests.  Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to effectively deal with both internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction:

Our customers are what we are about.  One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff.  It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances.  Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance.  You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This  description  excludes  non-essential  and marginal  functions  of  the  position  that  are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties.   Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive.  Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.