Fitness Instructor

Virgin Active South Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 15 000 - 25 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Fitness Instructor to inspire individuals to lead active lifestyles. This role is pivotal in promoting world-class fitness products and enhancing member retention through effective initiatives. As a key player, you'll build meaningful relationships with members, ensuring their health and safety while embodying values of innovation and fun. If you have a growth mindset and a commitment to making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote fitness products and enhance member retention.
• Conduct fitness initiatives and ensure member health and safety.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid

Fitness Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Matric Qualification

Industry-recognized Fitness Qualification

Job description

Your Purpose

To inspire people to live active lives.

The Role of the Fitness Instructor

To promote our world-class fitness products and 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

1. Contribute to our purpose of inspiring people to live active lives by embodying our values—innovation, inspiration, fun, and doing the right thing.
2. Build relationships with members to enhance member retention.
3. Conduct fitness initiatives aimed at increasing member retention.
4. Adhere to operational and administrative requirements.
5. Ensure the health and safety of members at all times.
6. Engage in ongoing training and self-development to stay updated with industry changes.
7. Assist in 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 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
• Commitment to making a difference in people's lives
• Growth mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Drive to create memorable moments for members
• Decision-making skills and ownership
• Action-oriented attitude

We'd love you to have:

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