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Canyon Ranch
Spicewood, Texas

Movement Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world-class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality.

Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with anticipated start dates beginning in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do as a Canyon Ranch Colleague

  • Provide individualized or small‑group training based on each guest’s abilities, needs, and goals.
  • Lead safe, engaging classes with proper alignment cues, modifications, and supportive supervision.
  • Select movements and design routines that match participant experience levels and physical limitations.
  • Maintain a calm, attentive presence and uphold Canyon Ranch service standards in every interaction.
  • Clean equipment and activity areas after each session to support safety and readiness.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and exceptional guest service in all settings.

Qualifications

What You'll Need to Be Successful

  • 3-5 years of teaching experience in the fitness industry.
  • Acquire a group fitness certification within 90 days of start.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or a degree in a movement‑related field is a plus.
  • Current CPR certification and basic first aid knowledge must be obtained within 90 days of employment

Strong movement and alignment knowledge; Understanding of body mechanics, technique, and injury‑prevention principles.

Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to engage and work with a diverse group of guests.

What You'll Receive as a Canyon Ranch Colleague

Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.

Employee Assistance Program

  • A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • The pay rate for this position starts at $25/hour.

The wage for this role may take into account factors for compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure or certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individualized TrainingGroup Fitness InstructionRoutine DesignInterpersonal Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Movement Therapist at Canyon Ranch a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$52k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Spicewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k
Typical market rent
$3,383/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Canyon Ranch

Hospitality
Fort Worth, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Use of services and facilities including spa, fitness classes, lectures
Overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations
Employee Assistance Program
Professional growth opportunities