Group fitness instructor Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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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.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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

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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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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