Fitness Instructor

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor to join Maties Gymnasium. The role involves conducting gym tours, assisting with membership sales, and prescribing personalized exercise programs. Candidates must have a relevant health and fitness qualification and experience in the industry. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the sport/health/fitness industry.
• Knowledge of gym equipment and physical assessments.
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gym tours and assist with membership sales.
• Prescribe exercise programs tailored to member needs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in health and fitness

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Maties Gymnasium

Fitness Instructor

(Tygerberg Campus)

(Part-time six-month fixed-term contract)

Ref. MG/167/0725

Reporting to the General Manager: Tygerberg Gymnasium, the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of the gymnasium and overall organisation. The incumbent will be expected to maintain a well-groomed, professional and business-like appearance at all times.

The position available is a 22.5 hours per week fixed-term contract for a six-month period.

Duties/Pligte

• Conducting full gym tours with prospective members.
• Presenting the different gym pricing options to prospective members.
• Assisting with membership sales.
• Assisting members in completing various health and fitness assessments.
• Prescribing effective exercise programmes and advice to members, depending on the individual needs of the member.
• Correcting exercise techniques where and when appropriate and providing alternative exercises to members based on their needs.
• Being solution-driven and assisting members in solving any queries that may arise from time to time.
• Establishing, maintaining and growing sound, positive relationships with fellow staff and organisation departments, suppliers, vendors, tenants and gym members.
• Ensuring that all weights and equipment are neatly and correctly stored and accessible at all times.
• Ensuring that members adhere to the various access control processes.
• Willingness to teach classes of floor and studio-based exercises set to music.
• Ensuring ethical, honest and responsible conduct at all times.
• Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, gym rules and organisation policy and procedures at all times.
• Performing all necessary administrative functions for the position.
  
  
  

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Relevant qualification in health and fitness.
• Experience in the sport/health/fitness industry, including experience with gym equipment, exercise benefits, physical and health assessments and the interpretation thereof.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective conflict management skills and techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Willingness and availability to work after hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• The ability to thrive in a team within a diverse work environment.
  
  
  

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

None.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

#PSS

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should Maties Gymnasium not contact you within two weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post: Amori Viljoen on 021 932 2888, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at [e-mail]

Currency ZAR

Commencement Date 01-Sep-2025

Closing Date 11-Aug-2025

Amount of Travel

Work At Home