Fitness Instructor - Maties Gymnasium at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• 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 members, 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;
• Willingness to teach floor and studio-based exercises set to music (express classes);
• 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/Pos Vereistes        

• Relevant qualification in 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;
• 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.