Fitness Instructor

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea is seeking a Fitness Instructor to deliver professional fitness services onboard a cruise ship. You will lead fitness activities, support guests with wellness goals, and ensure a safe, engaging fitness experience.

The role requires a fitness qualification and strong communication skills, with fluency in English and Portuguese. Shipboard duties involve long hours and adapting to life at sea while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant fitness, personal training, or sports qualification.
• Strong knowledge of exercise techniques, fitness programmes, and wellness.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and personalised training sessions.
• Lead group fitness classes and exercise activities.
• Provide guidance on safe and effective exercise techniques.
• Motivate and support guests in achieving their fitness goals.
• Promote fitness programmes, personal training sessions, and wellness services.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in the fitness area.
• Ensure fitness equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Assist with fitness-related guest enquiries and provide professional advice.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Deliver excellent guest service in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Follow company policies, health regulations, and shipboard procedures.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Group training

Customer service

Motivation skills

Education

Fitness qualification

Job description

Job Description – Fitness Instructor

We are looking for an experienced Fitness Instructor to deliver professional fitness services onboard a cruise ship. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading fitness activities, supporting guests with their wellness goals, and ensuring a safe, motivating, and high-quality fitness experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and personalised training sessions.
• Lead group fitness classes and exercise activities.
• Provide guidance on safe and effective exercise techniques.
• Motivate and support guests in achieving their fitness goals.
• Promote fitness programmes, personal training sessions, and wellness services.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in the fitness area.
• Ensure fitness equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Assist with fitness-related guest enquiries and provide professional advice.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Deliver excellent guest service in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Follow company policies, health regulations, and shipboard procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, or similar role.
• Relevant fitness, personal training, or sports qualification.
• Strong knowledge of exercise techniques, fitness programmes, and wellness.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
• Ability to work long hours and adapt to life and work at sea.

Mandatory Documentation

• Valid Passport
• Schengen Visa (for non-EU residents)
• Brazil Visa (required unless South African)
• Seaman's Book
• STCW Certificates
• Valid Medical Certificate
• Vaccination Records (including Yellow Fever)
• Full Resume and References
• Recent Full-Length Photo