Personal Trainer
About The Position
The Personal Trainer at Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center works under the direct supervision of the Health and Fitness Manager. The role supports LifeStyles members through physical assessments, individualized exercise prescriptions, and motivation, while enforcing policies, maintaining records, and providing excellent customer service. The trainer helps clients pursue health, weight-loss, and mobility goals and supports positive changes in healthy behavior and quality of life. The center offers medical and wellness services, including Primary Care, Emergency, Cardiology, and Nutrition, backed by Cleveland Clinic Akron General. The position is PRN (as needed), with work between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend availability is appreciated.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or another related discipline, or a specific personal training certification.
- Excellent communication and customer service-related skills.
- Ability to work variable hours.
- Experience administering physical assessments, prescribing exercise, and developing programs.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer operational skills.
- Availability to work weekends.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and administer computerized Health Risk Appraisals and Physical Fitness Assessments for new and existing clients at least three times per year.
- Prescribe individual exercise programs according to Akron General LifeStyles guidelines, assessment results, and client goals.
- Maintain records of past and present clients' attendance and payments.
- Review all policies and procedures verbally with each client.
- Provide floor coverage when needed.
- Follow established procedures for reporting or addressing malfunctioning equipment.
- Operate computer hardware and KI software proficiently.
- Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization- and department-specific competencies and requirements.
- Maintain applicable certification or licensure.
- Provide instruction to clients and help them perform exercises.
