CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:
Mattel (El Segundo) is currently looking for a fun, motivated and passionate wellbeing enthusiast to join its health and wellbeing team! The Senior Fitness Associate works in conjunction with wellness management to provide a unique and comprehensive health and wellbeing program and best in class exercise programming to improve the health and wellbeing of Mattel’s employee population. Candidate will be responsible for delivering individual and group exercise programs, while assisting with all day-to-day operations, special events, and departmental communications.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Manage personal training or group exercise program to include scheduling, record keeping, and making program improvements as needed.
• Provide positive and supportive environment, building relationships with employees to help maintain and build member base.
• Design and conduct group exercise and special interest classes as required.
• Assist in training interns and outside contractors/instructors.
• Provide safe and effective individual and personal training for all fitness levels, novice to advanced.
• Assist fitness staff with coordinating, planning and facilitating health and wellbeing activities and programs as directed.
• Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings and other requested meetings/events as directed by supervisor.
• Handle member concerns/feedback in a professional, objective manner with the goal of resolution and retention when applicable.
• Provide clerical support.
• Responsible for organization and cleanliness of facility.
• Flexible and available to work all shifts during gym operating hours (weekdays only).

What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Health related field preferred
• 2 or more years related work experience required
• CPR/AED certification required
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel

Preferred:

• National personal training or group exercise certifications (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, BodyPump, POUND, Spinning) preferred
• Current First Aid certification preferred

Skills:

• Passion and desire to positively affect the lives of employees daily.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and independently prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of all fitness and exercise equipment.
• Experience in the development and implementation of health and wellbeing programs.
• Technical expertise in physical fitness testing, health risk appraisal, interviewing and exercise prescription in a confidential setting.
• High level of energy and ability to motivate members to reach goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $19.65 and $25.95.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.