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(831) 624-2737

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27300 Rancho San Carlos Rd., Carmel, CA 93923

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Available positions

We are looking for a positive, warm, friendly, and experienced personal trainer to work at Carmel Valley Athletic Club.
  • Educates clients on the safe and proper use of gym equipment 
  • Advises clients on positive lifestyle changes needed to meet goals 
  • Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries, or health issues 
  • Follow safety and hygiene guidelines 
  • Evaluates clients’ fitness levels and skillsets to plan attainable goals 
  • Guides clients through strength, endurance, and flexibility training safely 
  • Advises and educates clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise 
  • Demonstrates and encourages proper warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury 
  • Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions 
  • Track clients’ physical progress 
  • Refer to and promote fitness packages and plans 
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Current first aid, AED, and CPR certification 
  • Professional Personal Training certification required 
  • Maintain CECs to keep personal training certification and knowledge current 
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Flexible work hours including weekends and holidays 
  • Has a positive, encouraging, and patient demeanor 
  • Excellent physical fitness and endurance 
  • Must have previous customer service experience within a hospitality setting. 
  • At least 1 year of Personal Training experience preferred 
  • Employee membership to Carmel Valley Athletic Club 
  • Monthly admission to Refuge with guest 
  • 401K Retirement Plan 
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. 
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors 
  • Ability to bend, shift and push easily. 
  • Ability to carry and lift 70+ lbs safely 

Carmel Valley Athletic Club lies just beyond the fog line, where sunshine and breathtaking scenery collide. Once a local hot spot, known for its tennis prowess at the height of the tennis boom, it has since become a club focused on all aspects of health and fitness. Though its nationally recognized tennis program is still a key element to its wellness regimen, the club has expanded with a two-story fitness building, Mind & Body Center featuring more than 75 group exercise classes, Fitness Studio with Reformer Pilates, a heated lap pool, adult and family hot tubs, Kids Club, monthly wellness/social programs, and much more.

The cornerstone of our club and the key to our success is found in our motto: “Community wellness for the mind, body, and soul.” 

We are looking for positive, warm, and friendly certified Pilates Instructors to work at Carmel Valley Athletic Club.
  • Must be equipment certified in mat, reformer, chair, and Cadillac. 
  • Must be CPR certified.
  • Must be detail-oriented and motivated to build clientele
  • Must be willing to work days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Connect with a community passionate about health, fitness, and overall wellness at CVAC. 
  • Individual Employee Membership to Carmel Valley Athletic Club
  • Monthly admission to Refuge
  • 401K Retirement Program 

Carmel Valley Athletic Club lies just beyond the fog line, where sunshine and breathtaking scenery collide. Once a local hot-spot, known for its tennis prowess at the height of the tennis boom, it has since become a club focused on all aspects of health and fitness. Through its nationally recognized tennis program is still a key element to its wellness regimen, the club has expanded with a two-story fitness building, Mind & Body Center featuring more than 75 group exercise classes, Fitness Studio, newly remodeled private Pilates Studio with Reformer Pilates, a heated lap pool, adult and family hot tubs, Kids Club, monthly wellness/social programs, and much more.

The cornerstone of our club and the key to our success is found in our motto: “Community wellness for the mind, body, and soul.” 

We are looking for positive, warm, and friendly massage therapists to work at Refuge spa in Carmel. (Full-Time, Part-Time)
  • Massage practitioner or massage therapist
  • Insurance and county permit required
  • Experience with Swedish and Deep Tissue massage techniques
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills
  • Flexible schedule including weekend, evening, and holiday availability
  • $40 per hour

Supplemental Pay Types:

  • Commission Pay
  • Tips
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Steady clientele
  • All massage supplies provided
  • Great pay and excellent gratuities
  • Monthly admission to Refuge with a guest
  • Discounts on Refuge massages Employee membership to CVAC*
    • *Eligibility Based on a 20-hour Minimum Work Week
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Refuge is an award-winning outdoor relaxation spa featuring a co-ed cedar sauna with Himalayan salt wall, eucalyptus steam rooms, Nordic cool pools, hot pools with waterfalls, and 2 acres of serene and silent relaxation spaces with zero-gravity chairs and fire pits. Refuge also offers Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages.

Please visit our website: www.Refuge.com

We are looking for a friendly, punctual and professional Hair Stylist who has great attention to detail and an eye for perfection. We welcome positivity and a cheerful spirit.

Must have flexible schedule and be a licensed Hair Stylists who can provide a wide range of hair-care services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling, and blow-drying.

No Clientele needed.
(Full-Time/Part-Time)
  • Positive attitude
  • Desire to grow
  • Open to ongoing professional development
  • Advising clients on their hair care needs
  • Creating hair styles for formal events – Preferred but not required
  • Analyzing clients’ hair, facial features, and needs, and determining/recommending beauty treatments
  • Demonstrating and selling styling products
  • Learning and perfecting new styles and techniques
  • Maintaining and updating client records
  • Trimming and cutting using scissors
  • Maintaining workstations and sanitizing tools and equipment
  • Using curlers, rollers, hot irons, and curling irons
  • Applying hair color, dye, and tints
  • Support manager to ensure product inventory is sufficient, ordering new products, stocking products on display shelves, some marketing for the salon, and helping maintain and grow social media presence.
  • $30-$50 per hour
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Be able to multitask
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be patient
  • Be able to work long hours on their feet
  • Pay attention to small details
  • Listen closely to their clients’ wants and needs
  • Be able to follow instructions
  • Keep up with the latest beauty trends
  • Earn the trust of their clients
  • Closely follow safety, sanitation, and health standards

CVAC Salon is located inside Carmel Valley Athletic Club. Carmel Valley Athletic Club lies just beyond the fog line, where sunshine and breathtaking scenery collide. Once a local hot-spot, known for its tennis prowess at the height of the tennis boom, it has since become a club focused on all aspects of health and fitness. Through its nationally recognized tennis program is still a key element to its wellness regimen, the club has expanded with a two-story fitness building, Mind & Body Center featuring more than 75 group exercise classes per week, Fitness Studio, Reformer Pilates Studio, a heated lap pool, adult and family hot tubs, Kids Club, Spin Studio, Salon, monthly wellness/social programs, and much more. The cornerstone of our club and the key to our success is found in our motto: “Community wellness for the mind, body and soul.”

Refuge is an award-winning outdoor relaxation spa featuring a co-ed cedar sauna with Himalayan salt wall, eucalyptus steam rooms, Nordic cool pools, hot pools with waterfalls, and 2 acres of serene and silent relaxation spaces with zero-gravity chairs and fire pits. Refuge also offers Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages.

Please visit our website: www.Refuge.com

We are looking for positive, dedicated, and friendly housekeeper to work at Refuge & CVAC in Carmel. (Full-Time, Part-Time)
  • CVAC & Refuge general housekeeping cleaning duties (i.e. public area, locker rooms, fitness center, sauna, steam rooms, tennis courts, and pool areas).
  • Work within the on-premises laundry facility including collecting and issuing laundry (i.e. towels, robes, and sheets). 
  • Professional demeanor, ethical behavior, and excellent interpersonal skills with members, and the team
  • Flexible and able to multi-task
  • Flexibility in work schedule to include weekends, holidays, and overtime
  • Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all club’s procedures and standards
  • Ability to follow through on assigned tasks and demonstrate initiative
  • Able to provide housekeeping and laundry services within a fitness and spa setting
  • Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) helpful and county permit required
  • EOE
  • Ability to lift and/or carry heavy bags and boxes
  • Ability to work in cold, wet, dry, and hot conditions
  •  Employee membership to CVAC*
    • *Eligibility Based on a 20-hour Minimum Work Week
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount for Refuge & CVAC
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Refuge is an award-winning outdoor relaxation spa featuring a co-ed cedar sauna with Himalayan salt wall, eucalyptus steam rooms, Nordic cool pools, hot pools with waterfalls, and 2 acres of serene and silent relaxation spaces with zero-gravity chairs and fire pits. Refuge also offers Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages.

Please visit our website: www.Refuge.com

We are looking for energetic, innovative, and enthusiastic individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of young campers. (Part-Time, Temporary)

Carmel Valley Athletic Club Summer Camp Counselors will plan and implement a variety of daily enrichment activities including, group and individual activities, arts and crafts, swimming and water play, and fitness and recreation.

Status: Seasonal – Based on Camp Schedule: June 10 to August 2. 
Hourly/Non-exempt

This position is responsible for:

  • Working directly with an assigned group of approximately 15 children
  • Preparing a safe, engaging, and creative learning environment
  • Establishing a positive rapport with CVAC members and co-workers
  • Acting as a positive adult role model, coach and mentor

Summer Camp Counselor’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication and most importantly patience, will be required to provide CVAC Summer Camp with the stable and nurturing atmosphere that is necessary for fun.

The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible to for planning and implementing summer activities that meet established CVAC requirements. This position is seasonal based upon the summer calendar of June through August and hours may vary based upon job performance as well as the number of youth registered for weekly camp activities.

This position is an in-person, facility-based position and CVAC’s Summer Camp Counselors will be responsible to understand and abide by CVAC policies, procedures, and expectations during this temporary time – including all safety/health recommendations.

This position requires a person who is able to work in a bustling environment, with vivacious energy, many distractions and a great deal of laughter and joy. Supervision of youth members is an integral part of our work. Summer Camp Counselors must be able to plan and implement activities in-person using a variety of resources and tools. Safety is of the utmost of importance, thus planning and preparing is paramount. The duties of a Camp Counselor may frequently call for activities outside in varying weather conditions; employee may be exposed to sunny, wet, or humid conditions outside of their immediate control.

  • Minimum age 16 years
  • Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate to a public-school education setting
  • Full vaccination status against the COVID-19 virus
  • Ability to create and implement fun and engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of common core, character development, project-based learning, fitness and recreation, academics/enrichment
  • Reliable transportation to and from Summer Camp program sites
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, talk, hear, swim
  • Ability to engage in physical activity with children without limitation
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds

Education & Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
  • First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred)
  • At least six months experience working with youth in a classroom, afterschool, or recreational environment (preferred)
  • Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate activities
  • Knowledge of developmental needs of school age children
  • Leads a group of approximately 15 children in an instructional Summer Camp setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety
  • Serves as positive adult role model for campers in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities and ages
  • Plans and implements a variety of daily recreational and enrichment activities that align with camp themes for small groups; continually interfacing with campers, volunteers, staff, and parents
  • Ability to lead and supervise small and large groups by recognizing potential issues and applying established CVAC procedures and problem-solving methods as needed
  • Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary in order to support campers in making positive behavior choices
  • Identifies camper needs and communicate to Camp Lead or Program Manager
  • Leads and supervises camp activities in and out of doors and in pool
  • Assists and participates in daily camp activities and may participate in other summer children’s activities scheduled throughout camp
  • Maintains cleanliness in all program areas; assist with setup and breakdown during Camp Day and contribute to ongoing efforts to keep Club clean and orderly
  • Ensures age-appropriate conversation among campers and staff; promotes good manners and encourage common courtesies among campers and staff
  • Evaluates camp daily and suggests improvements, needs, hazards and trends to Camp Lead or Program Manager for further evaluation
  • Observes each camper daily and check for sunburn, bruises, cuts, scrapes, rashes or other indications of injury or illness to report to Camp Lead or Program Manager for further evaluation
  • As Wellness Warriors, sets a positive example in food selection, exercise, personal habits and attitudes
  • Maintains accurate camper attendance records with roll call and continuous camper counts imperative for the health and safety of all campers – administers mandatory roll calls minimally at every rotation, before and after lunch, before, during, and after any scheduled off-site trips
  • Responsible for designated group until replacement Camp Counselor arrives – never leave a group unsupervised
  • Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting any and all injuries or incidents utilizing established CVAC procedures for notification to Camp Lead or Program Manager
  • Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by arriving on-time for scheduled shift

Relationships:

  • Maintains a positive, professional, and supportive relationship with Camp Directors, CVAC administration, volunteers and fellow camp staff
  • Maintains a positive, professional, and supportive relationship with campers, parents, and the community at large

Other Responsibilities:

  • During field trips (if scheduled), Camp Counselor is expected to actively work, monitoring CVAC campers at all times
  • Camp Counselor is expected to always wear appropriate camp uniform or appropriate swimwear
  • Attendance and participation at all required staff meetings/training
  • Adherence to all organizational policies and procedures
  • Any additional duties related to summer camp as assigned by the Camp Director or CVAC Administration
  • 16-18/hr
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • 4-5 days per week

It is recommended that all employees be vaccinated; and we adhere to all standards based on public safety/health recommendations from Federal, State, and local agencies. This position is an in-person position with, primarily, facility-based program expectations.

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