Exercise Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Exercise Specialist to support members and patients by assessing physical needs, designing personalized exercise plans, and ensuring safety on the fitness floor. You will perform health risk assessments, implement individualized programs, and maintain equipment, all while delivering exceptional customer service in a world-class healthcare environment.

The role requires a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work variable hours.
• Experience administering physical assessments and prescribing exercise.
• Master’s degree and professional certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical assessments and prescriptive exercise programming.
• Monitor exercise floor safety and assist members with questions.
• Schedule and administer health risk assessments.
• Prescribe individualized exercise programs per guidelines.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and maintenance daily.
• Develop member incentive programs and promote club services.
• Keep program information up to date and assist with promotions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer hardware and software.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field

Master’s degree

AED certification

ACSM/ACE/AFAA/NSCA or related certifications

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.

Being an Exercise Specialist at Cleveland Clinic is a wonderful way to touch the lives of members and patients every day. In this role, you will support others as they create healthy and safe habits while exercising in a fun environment. You will assist with various tasks, such as assessing physical needs, implementing programs, designing individualized plans and ensuring safety across the unit. Throughout the process, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in an exciting healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this position works full-time between Monday - Sunday, various shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Be responsible for physical assessments, exercise prescription, exercise floor coverage, equipment cleanliness/preventive maintenance, policy enforcement, member exercise incentive programming and always delivering excellent customer service.
• Make regular rounds of the exercise floor to ensure safety and assist members and guests with exercise-related issues or questions.
• Schedule and administer computerized health risk appraisal and physical fitness assessments to new and existing members.
• Prescribe individual exercise programs that follow ACSM established guidelines based on assessment.
• Follow the equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance check list. All equipment needs to be inspected and cleaned daily.
• Follow established procedures when exercise equipment is found to be malfunctioning to get the equipment operational within 24 hours, including posting of the appropriate status signage, notifying the Manager and recording the problem in the equipment log located at the Wellness Service Desk.
• Develop and implement member exercise incentive programs to motivate and enhance consistency and retention.
• Maintain current information on all club programs, services and activities and promote regularly.
• Display proficiency in the operation of the computer hardware and KI software.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education or a related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Excellent communication and customer service-related skills
• Ability to work variable hours
• Experience in the administration of physical assessment exercise prescriptions and program development

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master’s degree
• AED certification
• ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA or related certifications
• One year of experience as an instructor in a community, corporate, commercial and/or clinical health/fitness facility
• Basic computer operational skills

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).