Fitness Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily supervision and administration of the facility.
• Conduct physical assessments.
• Create exercise prescriptions.
• Cover the exercise floor.
• Maintain equipment.
• Enforce policies.
• Run member incentive programs while providing exceptional customer service.
• Work primarily at the W.O. Walker Building; may occasionally attend Community Access & Wellness events.
• Supervise exercise activities, monitor exercising participants and interact with members to ensure that exercise programs are carried out in a safe and effective manner.
• Create, implement and evaluate incentive programs to enhance exercise adherence and retention.
• Assist with the development and instruction of group exercise classes.
• Teach participants on class method, purpose and procedures.
• Carry out other projects and duties as assigned by department supervisor or fitness center manager.
• Potential to travel to other fitness locations as needed.
• Support departmental projects and additional duties assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to maneuver, carry, lift, bend, stoop, swim, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Science, Kinesiology, or other health or wellness related field
• First‑Aid, ACE and CSCS certifications
• One year experience in a Fitness Center environment
• Background in program management and/or exercise testing

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Experience with fitness assessments and special populations
• Public speaking abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Leading with empathy
• Strong customer service skills
• Maintaining self‑awareness

Pay

Pay range: minimum hourly $15.75 – maximum hourly $21.65. The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

Variable shifts between 6: