Fitness Specialist - Main Campus
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Fitness Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting physical assessments, creating exercise prescriptions, covering the exercise floor, maintaining equipment, enforcing policies, and running member incentive programs while ensuring top-notch customer service. This role requires someone who has strong communication skills, experience with fitness assessments and special populations, public speaking abilities, and the ability to work independently. Cleveland Clinic supports career growth and offers access to training opportunities through the Medical Fitness Association and internal resources. A caregiver in this position works flexible hours with varying start and end times between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. with some weekend requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year experience in a fitness center environment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Science, or related field
- First Aid Certification
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
