Fitness Instrutor

Virgin Active South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A wellness and fitness service provider in Gauteng is seeking a passionate Fitness Instructor to inspire members to lead active lives. The role focuses on member retention and promoting fitness initiatives. Candidates should have a Matric qualification and an industry-recognized fitness qualification, along with a minimum of 6 months of experience in fitness. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to member service are essential. This is a full-time position with shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in fitness required.
• Must have First Aid qualification with AED certification.
• Ability to assist and guide members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with members to achieve member retention.
• Conduct fitness initiatives to increase member retention.
• Ensure the health and safety of members.
• Promote ancillary products and services to members.

Skills

Member service

First Aid certification

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work shifts

Adaptability

Education

Matric qualification

Industry-recognized fitness qualification

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 as well as products and services to members.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with members to achieve member retention
• Conduct fitness initiatives to increase member retention
• Adhere to operational & administrative requirements
• Ensure the health and safety of members at all times
• Actively manage ongoing training and self-development to keep abreast of industry changes
• Actively assist and promote the ancillary products and services available to members

Minimum Requirements

• Matric qualification
• Industry-recognized fitness qualification essential
• A minimum of 6 months experience within fitness
• First Aid qualification with AED certification
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Experience in member service (customer service)
• Must be a people's person and be able to assist and guide our members

Desired Attributes

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment)
• Curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Motivation to achieve success
• Commitment to making a difference in people's lives
• Growth mindset, ability to work independently
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• Drive to create moments of magic for our members
• Ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision
• Action orientation, MOD qualified
• Wellness knowledge beyond the health club
• Ability to make quick and bold decisions
• Ability to be agile
• Ability to be collaborative
• High interpersonal skills (EQ)

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services.