Fitness Specialist

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Join the Cleveland Clinic teamdown in sunny Floridawhere you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside 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 Palm City Medical Center 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.You will provide coaching,training and support to patients with the transitionfrom Rehab tofitness to meet their personalobjectives.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 Monday-Friday from 6:30AM – 2:30PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Start and stop times can be flexible.   

With current business needs, this position will not be fixed to one site. Supporting Hobe Sound and the Hub location will berequired, as needed. Training will take placeat Palm City. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Supervise exercise activities,monitor exercisingparticipantsand 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 classmethod,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  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Oneyear of experience in a Fitness Center environment 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's Degree 

• First-Aid,ACE and CSCS 

• Background in program management and/or exercise testing  

• Active Fitness TrainingCertification (e.g., CPT) 

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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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