Clinical Exercise Specialist - Group & Pool Fitness

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Exercise Specialist to provide safety during exercise sessions, triage symptoms and vitals, and lead group fitness classes on land and in the pool.

The role supports planning and implementing clinical exercise programs and offers personal training to clients with varied goals and health histories. The position emphasizes safety, assessment, and client-centered programming in a hospital-affiliated setting.

Qualifications

• Level I: No previous experience required.
• Level II: Minimum 1 year applicable experience; education may substitute.
• Level III: Minimum 2 years applicable experience; equivalent combination accepted.
• Level I: BLS certification.
• Level II: BLS; ACSM certification (must attain within 1 year of hire).
• Level III: BLS (ACLS preferred); ACSM Clinical Certification as Exercise Specialist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for clinical members during exercise sessions.
• Triage symptoms and vitals pre/during/post exercise sessions.
• Teach group fitness classes on land and pool.
• Assist with planning and implementing clinical exercise programming.
• Provide personal training sessions to clients with a variety of goals and health histories.

Skills

Safety protocols

Vital signs triage

Group fitness instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

BLS certification

ACSM certification

Tools

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC seeks a Clinical Exercise Specialist to provide safety during exercise sessions, triage symptoms and vitals, and lead group fitness classes on land and in the pool.

The role supports planning and implementing clinical exercise programs and offers personal training to clients with varied goals and health histories. The position emphasizes safety, assessment, and client-centered programming in a hospital-affiliated setting.