Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives \xe2\x80\x94 beginning with our own. That\xe2\x80\x99s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title Personal Trainer

Location Stow

Facility Health and Wellness North

Department Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code AK0569

Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule 6:00am-7:00pm

Job Summary 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, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.

Being a Personal Trainer at Akron General\xe2\x80\x99s Health and Wellness Center in Stow is a wonderful way to touch members\xe2\x80\x99 lives. You\xe2\x80\x99ll help others create healthy habits and safe lifestyles while exercising in a fun environment. Personal Trainers are responsible for physical assessments, exercise prescription, policy enforcement, record keeping, motivating members, and delivering excellent customer service.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and desire to continue personal and professional growth.
• Is patient, empathetic, supportive, coachable, and competent in exercise science.
• Listens with intent and fosters a safe environment for change.
• Effectively communicates, teaches, and follows up.

The work culture of the personal training department allows you to deliver meaningful work by directing your talents and interests to best meet the needs of members. This position is a self-directed, autonomous position in an environment that provides supportive leadership, values personal and professional development, and provides the opportunity to develop skills such as speaking, presenting, sales, creating and building relationships, and marketing.

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.

Job Details

• Schedules and administers computerized Health Risk Appraisals and Physical Fitness Assessments to new and existing clients at least three times per year.
• Prescribes individual exercise programs that follow the guidelines adopted by Akron General LifeStyles based on assessment results and client goals.
• Maintains a record of past and present clients\' attendance and payments.
• Reviews all policies and procedures with each client verbally.
• Provides floor coverage during times of need.
• Follows the established procedure for repair of equipment found to be malfunctioning.
• Displays proficiency in the operation of the computer hardware and KI software.
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education or other related discipline or specific certification in personal training required.

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Excellent communication and customer service related skills required. Ability to work variable hours as necessary. Possesses a professional attitude and demeanor. Capable of maintaining positive ongoing communications with clients and staff.

Work Experience:

• Experience in the administration of physical assessments, exercise prescriptions and program development. Basic computer operational skills preferred.

Compensation: $15.25 hourly base pay plus a commission earned from client base with the average new hire making $25.00 per hour.

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.

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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