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Job Title

Group Exercise Instructor

                        

Location

Stow

                    

Facility

Health and Wellness Stow

                     

Department

Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0383

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.   

We are looking for professionals who have a passion for what they do. We welcome your creativity in developing personal training programs and group fitness classes. As an Instructor Group Exercise, you will work under the supervision of the Group Exercise Manager to instruct assigned exercise classes.   

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:  
• Thrives in a team environment.  
• Has excellent communication skills.  
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude.  
• Is passionate, ambitious, driven, and knowledgeable. 
• Excels in time management, organizational, and follow-up skills. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is dedicated, motivated, and passionate about fitness, and ready to join a high-energy environment with significant career advancement and ownership opportunities. 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Greets members and guests with a smile and delivers world-class service at all times.
• Arrives ten minutes ahead of time to prepare classroom and music.
• Screens class for new members, and instructs newcomers on class content. Refers members with possible limitations (including injuries and/or medication being taken) to a fitness staff member, manager, or physical therapist for further direction.
• Follows scheduled class format according to LifeStyles class descriptions within the designated class time.
• Uses proper terminology.
• Provides class with professional presentation and instruction.
• Receives approval from Group Exercise Manager for choreography, music selection, movement and breathing techniques, and utilization of equipment.
• Displays professional behavior at all times.
• Instructors are not doctors and will not diagnose or prescribe exercise. If a member asks specific questions regarding exercise the instructor will refer the member to the professional fitness staff.
• Operates A/V equipment and music with care.
• Completes accident/injury report when appropriate, and submits to the LifeStyles Director, Group Exercise Manager, and Manager on Duty.
• Returns all exercise equipment to proper storage and makes sure all exercise equipment and studio floor/pool deck is clean for the next class.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and bi-annual LifeStyles meetings.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.

Certifications:

• Minimum of one Group Exercise certification required from an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) including but not limited to: American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). For Specialty formats, appropriate certification/license as dictated by format required.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• First aid certification preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work variable hours required.

Work Experience:

• Including but not limited to: Zumba?, Tabata Bootcamp?, Pilates (ex: Stott, Balanced Body, NETA), Aqua (Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA) and Arthritis Foundation).
• Group Cycling (ex: Keiser?, NETA, Spinning?).
• Martial Arts-based class (ex: Turbo Kick?, AFAA, NETA).

Physical Requirements:

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

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