What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist - Main Campus position at Cleveland Clinic?
The Fitness Specialist position is Part Time! Working about 25-30 hours per week. Hours will be 2pm to 8pm and may be asked to work morning shifts (as needed)
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Fitness Specialist is responsible for physical assessments, exercise prescription, exercise floor coverage, equipment cleanliness/preventive maintenance, policy enforcement, member exercise incentive programming and delivering excellent customer service at all times. They provide a safe environment for individuals to exercise and improve their well-being. The majority of work is done at W.O.Walker Building. OccasionallyFitness Specialists will attend Community Access & Wellness events.
The future caregiver is someone who:
-Has the ability to communicate well and engage with members.
-Has experience conducting fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions.
-Has experience working with special populations.
-Has public speaking skills.
-Who can work independently.
Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for career growth throughout the health system. Fitness Specialists have access to Medical Fitness Association webinars and Cleveland Clinic trainings.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises exercise activities, monitors exercising participants and interacts with members to ensure that exercise programs are carried out in a safe and effective manner.
- Creates, implements and evaluates incentive programs to enhance exercise adherence and retention.
- Designs and implements exercise prescriptions for personal training clients with a variety of experience.
- Personal train one on one or group training for 30, 45 or 1 hour sessions.
- Assists with the development and instruction of group exercise classes.
- Potential to present fitness related material in-person and virtually to a variety of people, one on one and group settings
- Front desk duties- for membership enrollment, payments and more
- Potential to travel to other facilities as needed.
- Carries out other projects and duties as assigned by department supervisor or fitness center manager.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- ACSM, CSCS, ACE preferred.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- One year experience in a Fitness Center environment with a background in program management and/or exercise testing desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to maneuver, carry, lift, bend, stoop, swim, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Keywords: Fitness Specialist, Personal Training, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Trainer
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
