Sports Trainer (Instructor)

Important Details

• Schedule: A) 9:30-19:00, B) 11:00-20:30; 90-minute break; 8 hours actual work; average of 5 hours overtime per month for customer service
• Holiday: Complete two days off per week (8-9 days per month)
• Day off: Fridays and others (varies by store)
• Summer holiday: 3-5 days
• Year-end/New Year holiday: 4-5 days
• Paid leave: can be taken in 1-hour increments
• Maternity leave and childcare leave (with実績 for male staff)
• Condolence leave
• Probation period: generally 1-2 months (during which monthly salary is 210,000 yen, no wide-area work allowance)
• Locations: Stretch Hero stores in Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Ehime, Hyogo prefectures, and any new stores opened in these regions.
• Team: Most active staff are in their 20s; stores are operated by 2-4 staff members at all times. Former staff include those from manufacturing, food and beverage, firefighters, and caregivers.

Application Process

• Apply via the application form
• The hiring manager will contact you to schedule an interview
• Interview conducted
• Notification of hiring decision
• Proceed with enrollment procedures
• The period from application to offer is approximately 1 week to 1 month.
• Consultation regarding adjustments is possible for those currently employed and unable to change jobs immediately.
• We welcome store visits, interviews, or consultations.

Education and Training

• 1-2 month special training curriculum upon joining
• Training conducted at a training facility/store in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture or Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture.
• Company provides housing for participants from distant locations during training (no self-payment for rent, utilities).
• Transportation expenses for training are provided based on company regulations.
• Training covers theory (stretching, body structure), practical skills (stretching, facial stretching, O-leg correction, core training), and customer service (counseling, manners, phone etiquette).
• Senior staff provide close support during training.
• Online training videos available for continuous learning.
• Monthly online study sessions to update knowledge on body structure and symptoms.
• Biannual area-specific technical training and meetings to further refine skills.
• Monthly online meetings for individual support to each store.
• Exemption from qualification acquisition fees.

About the Company

STRETCH HERO (Stretch Hero) is a stretch specialty store that plans to open its Marugame store in summer 2027. The company is experiencing good performance and plans to open new stores. It aims to support healthy and youthful body building through stretching and contribute to local communities by spreading correct knowledge and advanced stretching techniques.