Exercise Trainer (Senior Gym)

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited in Singapore is seeking an Exercise Trainer to enhance the quality of life for seniors by helping them maintain or maximise physical capabilities and live a purposeful life.

You will deliver group fitness classes tailored for senior adults, focusing on endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, adapt exercises for various abilities, provide clear instruction with safety cues, build rapport with participants, and manage basic attendance records.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes with seniors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable.
• Be physically able to demonstrate exercises and lead a class.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group fitness classes tailored for senior adults focusing on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance and flexibility.
• Adapt and modify exercises to accommodate various fitness levels and needs, ensuring safety.
• Provide clear instruction with proper form cues and safety precautions to prevent injuries.
• Build rapport with seniors and monitor progress and wellbeing.
• Handle basic administrative tasks: track class attendance and report incidents to management.

Skills

Group fitness classes

Senior population focus

Excellent communication

Patience and empathy

Physical demonstration of exercises

Attendance tracking

Education

Certificate in Basic Exercise Science

Tools

Attendance tracking software

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.
• 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)