Exercise Trainer

NTUC HEALTH CO-OPERATIVE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-Operative Ltd is seeking an Exercise Trainer to enhance the quality of life for seniors by leading group fitness sessions tailored for older adults. You will guide cardiovascular endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility with attention to safety.

The role requires 1–2 years of group fitness teaching, excellent communication, and empathy. You will adapt exercises, track attendance, and support the overall wellbeing of participants in our Singapore communities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching group fitness classes for seniors (1–2 years).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with people of all ages.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable to senior clients' goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group fitness classes for senior adults focusing on endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.
• Adapt and modify exercises for different fitness levels and needs while ensuring safety.
• Provide clear instruction with proper form and safety cues.
• Build rapport with seniors and monitor their progress.
• Handle basic administrative tasks, such as attendance tracking and incident reporting.

Skills

Group fitness

Senior-focused

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Certificate in Basic Exercise Science or equivalent

Job description

At NTUC Health, our primary goal is to \"add life to years\", promoting and building communities of \"ageless seniors\".

As an Exercise trainer, you enhance the quality of life for seniors by helping them maintain or maximise their physical capabilities and enabling them to live a purposeful life.

You will need to:

• Deliver group fitness classes tailored for senior adults, focusing on components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility, including use of HUR exercise machines.


• Adapt and modify exercises to accommodate various fitness levels, physical conditions, and individual needs, ensuring safety and effectiveness for all participants.


• Provide clear and encouraging instruction with proper form cues and safety precautions to prevent injuries.


• Build rapport with seniors and genuinely care about their progress and well‑being.


• Handle basic administrative tasks on IT systems such as tracking class attendance and reporting any incidents or concerns to management.

You should:

• Have at least 1-2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes, with a specific focus on or passion for working with the senior population.


• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.


• Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable, understanding the unique challenges and goals of senior clients.


• Be physically able to demonstrate exercises and lead an entire class session.

Qualifications

It would be great if you:

• Have a Certificate in Basic Exercise Science or equivalent qualifications.


• Are a creative and innovative instructor who can introduce new and fun activities to keep participants engaged.


• Have experience with a variety of senior-friendly class formats, such as Chair Yoga or Tai Chi.

Other Information

You should definitely join NTUC Health if you like a culture with:

• Structured training to help you manage your clients confidently in their exercise sessions.


• Open feedback channels.


• Strong relationships with regional health systems and integrated services (active ageing, daycare, nursing home, community care).


• Innovative pilot projects with MOH and AIC for seamless community rehab (Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's classes).

Location(s):

• Radin Mas/ Bishan/ Serangoon Central (Deployment location will be confirmed upon shortlisting)