Exercise Specialist

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergencycareand specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.Being an ExerciseSpecialistat Stow Health and Wellness Center is a wonderful way to touch the lives of members and patients every day. In this role, you will support others as they create healthy and safe habits while exercising in a fun environment. You willassistwith various tasks, such as assessing physical needs, implementing programs, designing individualizedplans,and ensuring safety across the unit. Throughout the process, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in an exciting healthcare setting.A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 5:30AM - 10:00PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Be responsible forphysical assessments, exercise prescription, exercise floor coverage, equipment cleanliness/preventive maintenance, policy enforcement, member exercise incentive programming and alwaysdeliveringexcellent customer service.Make regular rounds of the exercise floor to ensure safety andassistmembers and guests with exercise-related issues or questions.Schedule and administer computerized health risk appraisal and physical fitness assessments to new and existing members.Prescribe individual exercise programs that follow ACSM established guidelines based on assessment.Follow the equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance check list. All equipment needs to be inspected and cleaned daily.Follow established procedures when exercise equipment is found to be malfunctioning to get the equipment operational within 24 hours, including posting of theappropriate statussignage, notifying theManagerand recording the problem in the equipment loglocatedat the Wellness Service Desk.Develop and implement member exercise incentive programs to motivate and enhance consistency and retention.Maintain current information on all club programs, services and activities and promote regularly.Displayproficiencyin the operation ofthe computerhardware and KI software.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, PhysicalEducationor a related fieldBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossExcellent communication and customer service-related skillsAbility to work variable hoursExperience in the administration of physical assessment exercise prescriptions and program developmentPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Master’sDegreeACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA or related certificationsOne year of experience as a Fitness Instructor in a community, corporate,commercialand/or clinical health/fitness facilityBasic computer operational skillsPersonal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredPay RangeMinimum hourly: $15.75Maximum hourly: $21.65The 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.).

Created: 2026-01-22