Fitness Specialist Bilingual- English/Spanish
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This is a wonderful way to share your knowledge with the community and work with many diverse types of medical conditions that other fitness centers normally do not see. The Fitness Specialist supports daily operations at the Smart Gym by facilitating safe, effective fitness activities and programs. This role engages patients, employees, and community members in achieving health and wellness goals through structured fitness education and support. A caregiver in this position works rotating shifts, 8:00am—2:00pm or 12:00pm—7:00pm with some weekend requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year experience in a fitness center environment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of exercise safety, program design, and goal setting
- Can engage and motivate individuals of diverse fitness levels
- Knowledge of health promotion and wellness programming
- Critical thinking and independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility in a fast-pace or evolving environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Science, or related field
- First Aid Certification
- Fluent in Spanish
- ACE (American Council on Exercise) or CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification
- Background in program development, group fitness, or exercise testing
Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide exercise activities in a safe, motivating environment
- Monitor participants during workouts to ensure proper technique and safety
- Deliver and assist with group fitness classes (as needed)
- Create and implement incentive programs to drive gym engagement and retention
- Educate members on class formats, purpose, and expected outcomes
- Support departmental projects and additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
