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Job TitleGroup Exercise Instructor

                        

LocationCanton

                    

FacilityMercy Hlth Ctr North Canton

                     

DepartmentCard Rehab Pulmonary Rehab-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job CodeI99976

                     

ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule6:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Group Exercise Instructor  

 

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where 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.   

 

Under the supervision of the Group Exercise Manager, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing their assigned exercise classes. Instructors are not doctors and should not diagnose or prescribe exercise. If a member asks specific exercise questions, the instructor will refer them to the professional fitness staff. 

 

A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend, 6:00am—7:00pm. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Greet members and guests with a smile and deliver world-class service. 

Arrives ten minutes ahead of time to prepare classroom and music. 

Screen class for new members and instructs newcomers on class content. Refers members with limitations (including injuries and/or medication being taken) to a fitness staff member, manager, or physical therapist for further direction. 

Follow scheduled class format according to Lifestyles class descriptions within the designated class time. 

Provide class with professional presentation and instruction. 

Receive approval from Group Exercise Manager for choreography, music selection, movement and breathing techniques, and utilization of equipment. 

Operate A/V equipment and music with care. 

Complete accident/injury report when appropriate, and submit it to the Lifestyles Director, Group Exercise Manager, and Manager on Duty. 

Return all exercise equipment to proper storage and make sure all exercise equipment and studio floor/pool deck is clean for the next class. 

Attend scheduled staff meetings and bi-annual Lifestyles meetings. 

Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High school graduate or the equivalent 

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 

Excellent communication skills 

Prior experience or certification to teach SIlver Sneaker classes

Work experience with Zumba, Tabata Bootcamp, Pilates (ex: Stott, Balanced Body, NETA), Aqua (Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA) and Arthritis Foundation), Group Cycling or Martial Arts-based class (ex: Turbo Kick?, AFAA, NETA) 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

First aid certification

 

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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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