Fitness Instructor

Virgin Active South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in South Africa is seeking a passionate Fitness Instructor to inspire and engage members. The ideal candidate will promote fitness products, enhance member retention, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. This role requires a commitment to personal growth and the ability to adapt in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in fitness.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Promoting fitness initiatives to increase member engagement.
• Ensuring health and safety of members at all times.
• Building relationships with members to enhance retention.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Matric qualification

Industry-recognized fitness qualification

First Aid qualification with AED certification

Job description

Your Purpose

• To inspire people to live active lives
• The role of the Fitness Instructor is to promote our world-class fitness products and to increase member retention through effective new member induction. This role will also be responsible for promoting existing and new fitness initiatives, products, and services to members.

Your Duties And Responsibilities

• To always contribute towards achieving our purpose to inspire people to live active lives by embodying our values—innovating, inspiring, having fun, and doing the right thing.
• Building relationships with members to enhance member retention.
• Conducting fitness initiatives to increase member engagement and retention.
• Adhering to operational and administrative requirements.
• Ensuring the health and safety of members at all times.
• Managing ongoing training and self-development to stay updated with industry changes.
• Promoting ancillary products and services available to members.

Our Minimum Requirements

We can't live without:

• Matric qualification
• Industry-recognized fitness qualification
• Minimum of 6 months experience in fitness
• First Aid qualification with AED certification
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Experience in member service (customer service)
• Ability to assist and guide members as a people’s person

We’d like you to have:

• Adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow
• A winning mentality and motivation to succeed
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives
• A growth mindset
• The ability to work independently
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• A drive to create memorable moments for members
• Decision-making skills and ownership of responsibilities
• Action-oriented approach

We'd love you to have:

• Knowledge of wellness beyond the health club
• Ability to make quick and bold decisions
• Agility and adaptability
• Collaborative spirit
• High interpersonal skills (EQ)