Fitness Specialist

Fitness Specialist

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

The Wellness team at Martin Health Hobe Sound is looking to add a Fitness Specialist to the team. This opportunity will allow you 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 ideal candidate can work with a population that differs from highly fit to those in need of a skilled trainer to help them return to exercise safely after their physical rehabilitation. We are always looking for leaders who are willing to share ideas and start innovative programs.

A caregiver in this position works 2 two-hour shifts per week, Monday-Friday, from 7:30AM 1:00PM. The schedule may adjust requiring availability to work 9:00AM 2:00PM and 12:30PM 5:00PM, based on business needs. Floating to support the Palm City location will be required, as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Supervise exercise activities, monitor exercising participants and interact with members to ensure that exercise programs are done safely and effectively.
• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience in a Fitness Center environment with a background in program management and/or exercise testing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active Fitness Training Certification (e.g., CPT)
• First-Aid, ACE and CSCS

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver, carry, lift, bend, stoop, swim, walk and sit for extended periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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