Fitness Instructor
Stellenbosch University · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- Reporting to the Fitness Manager, the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of Maties Gymnasium and the overall organisation.
Duties
- Assisting members in completing various health and fitness assessments, including body composition analysis.
- Completing various sport-specific testing, using, amongst others, Vald Force Decks, T-Apex and Enode testing equipment.
- Prescribing effective exercise programmes and advice to members, depending on the individual needs of the member.
- Teaching floor and studio-based exercises set to music 30-minute express classes.
- Correcting exercise techniques where and when appropriate and providing alternative exercises to members based on their needs.
- 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 organisational 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.
- Ensuring ethical, honest and responsible conduct at all times.
- Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, gym rules and organisational policy and procedures at all times.
- Performing all necessary administrative functions for the position.
Job Requirements
- Relevant qualification in fitness diploma or similar.
- At least two years' experience in the fitness industry.
- Good computer skills Microsoft.
- Good attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to thrive in a team within a diverse work environment.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Willingness and availability to work after hours and on weekends.
Recommendation
- A degree in Sport Science will be distinctly advantageous.
- Experience in strength and conditioning, either in a team or individual setting.
- Willingness to actively engage in continuous learning by enrolling in formal courses/ workshops as required by the gymnasium
Deadline:5th October,2026