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LifeStyles Lead – Group Exercise
Req#: 323363
Location:
Facilities: Stow Health and Wellness
Professional Area: Allied Health
Department: 9540 Lifestyles-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: D99618
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend
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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. Here, you will receive endless appreciation and encouragement while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a LifeStyles Lead, you will coordinate the programming of the Group Exercise department through classes and small group offerings to provide members with a safe and positive environment to improve their health and fitness. You will also instruct/teach exercise classes approximately 50 minutes long, requiring flexibility and the desire to learn new formats. Using your knowledge of wellness and holistic health, you will help enhance the members’ experience and drive motivation. Most of your time will be spent at Stow Health & Wellness, but you may need to cover classes at Bath and Green facilities as well as participate in special events across all LifeStyles locations. This position offers a great way to stretch your management and leadership skills at one of the most respected healthcare systems in the world.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 5:30AM – 10:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Assist in the work activities of the caregiver in their assigned area.
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Participate in interviewing and training new caregivers.
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Assist in payroll, scheduling caregivers, ordering supplies and covering shifts as needed.
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Help develop, instruct and supervise the quality of programs and services.
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Support maintaining an appropriate schedules for all locations.
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Assist in implementing a promotional strategy to generate maximum participation in all activities and programs.
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Assist with the LifeStyles Emergency Action Plan (EAP) staff training, CPR/AED training and certification and incident debriefings.
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Conduct regular inspections focusing on safety and cleanliness.
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Provide input to manager for annual department budget.
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Participate in Manager On Duty (MOD) rotation.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma/GED
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Basic Life Support (BLS) with AED Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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Certifications from nationally recognized certifying body that encompasses the overall basics for all formats
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One year of experience in assigned area
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Knowledge of administrative procedures and personnel management
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Excellent communication and customer service-related skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Experience leading group exercise classes
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
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Ability to travel between the LifeStyles locations.
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Ability to operate a computer.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $17.25
Maximum hourly: $26.31
The 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.).
Join a Remarkable Team of Exceptional Caregivers
As a member of our allied health team, you will join other highly-skilled clinicians, each bringing their specialized expertise to the delivery of outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences. We have more than 100 roles in allied health, including:
- Behavioral Health Therapist
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- EMS/Paramedic
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Polysomnographic Technologist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Rehab & Sports Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Athletic Trainers
- Respiratory Therapist
- Social Worker
- Ultrasound Technologist

Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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