Fitness Instructor - Guest Wellness Programs

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,060 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee hotel discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Accor is hiring a Fitness Instructor - Guest Wellness Programs in Dubai to lead fitness sessions and supervise recreation activities for hotel guests. You will guide safe movements, promote wellness initiatives and maintain clean, safe gym areas in a hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate holds an internationally recognized personal-training certification and has at least one year of relevant experience, with a passion for health, guest motivation and clear instruction across varied age groups.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized personal-training certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in a comparable role.
• Hospitality experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and guest engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional and approachable service throughout fitness and recreation areas.
• Ensure guest interactions meet or exceed resort operating standards.
• Prioritize guest and employee health and safety in all activities.
• Conduct fitness sessions according to approved training principles.
• Coordinate sports, exercise and recreational activities.
• Explain benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Engage guests of different ages and fitness levels with positive encouragement.

Skills

Personal fitness instruction

Guest wellness engagement

Exercise technique demonstration

Fitness-level assessment

Sports activity coordination

Recreational programming

Group exercise support

Healthy-lifestyle promotion

Guest motivation

Fitness-event planning

Gym-equipment inspection

Sports-gear maintenance

Equipment inventory control

Health and safety compliance

Fitness-area sanitation

Risk awareness

Confidentiality management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Personal-training certification (internationally recognized)

Job description

Fitness Instructor - Guest Wellness Programs Job Snapshot

Role: Fitness Instructor - Guest Wellness Programs

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Fitness & Sports Training-Instruction

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar position

Job Type: Full-time

Accor is hiring a Fitness Instructor - Guest Wellness Programs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a Hospitality role delivering fitness, sports and recreational experiences. The position guides guests through safe physical activities, supports wellness initiatives and ensures that gym equipment and activity areas remain clean, functional and secure.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Fitness & Sports Training-Instruction

Salary: 3500-6000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Fitness Instructor encourages hotel guests to participate confidently in exercise, sports and healthy-living activities. By combining knowledgeable instruction with equipment supervision and personalized engagement, the role strengthens guest satisfaction while promoting safe and active resort experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional and approachable service throughout fitness and recreation areas.
• Ensure guest interactions meet or exceed resort operating standards.
• Place guest and employee health and safety at the centre of all activities.
• Conduct fitness sessions according to approved training principles.
• Coordinate sports, exercise and recreational activities.
• Explain the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Engage guests of different ages and fitness levels through positive encouragement.
• Adapt instruction according to individual ability and safety considerations.
• Observe participants and correct unsafe exercise techniques.
• Help plan themed fitness programs, wellness activities and special events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute scheduled recreational experiences.
• Recommend new attractions and activities that encourage guest participation.
• Maintain guest and employee confidentiality.
• Conduct inventories of operating equipment according to audit requirements.
• Monitor equipment usage and help control operational costs.
• Inspect gym equipment, sports gear and activity spaces regularly.
• Confirm that fitness machines remain in safe working condition.
• Report damaged or defective equipment for immediate attention.
• Clean and sanitize equipment according to hygiene procedures.
• Keep fitness and recreational areas orderly and ready for guest use.
• Follow departmental safety, service and operating policies.
• Complete additional responsibilities assigned by management.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold an internationally recognized personal-training certification and have at least one year of experience in a comparable role. Previous experience within the Hospitality industry is preferred. The successful candidate will communicate confidently, demonstrate enthusiasm for health and wellness and motivate guests through clear instruction and positive reinforcement. The ability to work with different age groups and fitness abilities is essential.

Skills Set

• Personal fitness instruction
• Guest wellness engagement
• Exercise technique demonstration
• Fitness-level assessment
• Sports activity coordination
• Recreational programming
• Group exercise support
• Healthy-lifestyle promotion
• Guest motivation
• Fitness-event planning
• Gym-equipment inspection
• Sports-gear maintenance
• Equipment inventory control
• Health and safety compliance
• Fitness-area sanitation
• Risk awareness
• Confidentiality management
• Interpersonal communication

Why Join Us

Fitness and wellness services are increasingly important within modern resort operations, creating strong opportunities for qualified instructors who combine technical knowledge with guest engagement. Accor provides employee hotel discounts, structured learning and career-development possibilities across its international properties and brands.

About the Company

Accor is an international hospitality group operating more than 45 brands across hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. The company promotes responsible hospitality, employee development and inclusive career opportunities throughout its global network.