Job Opportunities at Virgin Active South Africa

Your Purpose...

• To inspire people to live active lives through delivery of excellent member service, auditing, banking, checking and processing contracts, administering payroll processes, administering orders, petty cash, monitoring and controlling uniform stock, ensuring effective communication to all departments and managing and developing departmental staff.
• As the custodian of the Company’s Administrative Policies & Procedures, the Club Administrator is responsible for minimizing risk within this framework, whilst simultaneously providing the smooth flow of administration and excellent member service.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Delivering Excellent Member Service
• Resolve member queries and requests
• Respond & action member queries and requests within 24 hours.
• Ensure database is maintained by updating changes of member details as requested.
• Process refunds and follow up to ensure they are actioned timeously.
• Action any relevant changes on DIY in accordance with the Framework of Authority.
• Capture cancellation / change of information requests daily and follow up to ensure actioned.

Log relevant member notes

• Capture manual access stats
• In the event of access downtime, ensure that all manual access stats are accurately captured onto the system within 36 hrs

Auditing

• Audit all pre-printed stationery to ensure payments were received
• Reconcile access card report to receipts to ensure payments were received
• Complete incident reports and highlight any discrepancies with the Club General Manager
• Perform daily, weekly & monthly audits to ensure compliance to audit requirements
• Respond and correct findings from audit reports

Banking

• Complete the banking process as per policy and procedures
• Log cash losses on Risk Management site
• Print and reconcile relevant banking reports and log calls where necessary to ensure that member’s accounts are corrected timeously

Complete till float counts

• Check and Process Contracts
• Check and process membership contracts
• Ensure that code changes, mini month end, month end requirements, commission schedules and breakdown reconciliations are performed
• Highlight any misrepresentation or contract discrepancies

Administer Payroll Processes in Club

• Capture employee documentation (take on’s, transfers, terminations)
• Check salary data received from HOD’s and ensure its submitted to NHO for payment
• Action salary deductions
• Check salary reports to ensure accuracy and correct remuneration of all staff
• Reconcile and update leave documentation

Administer Orders

• Place & receipt orders for pre-printed stationery, general stationery and uniforms

Petty Cash

• Manage & issue petty cash as per policy & procedures
• Perform weekly reconciliations and submit claims to NHO to ensure sufficient petty cash available at all times
• Log cash losses on Risk Management site

Monitor and Control Uniform Stock

• Reconcile uniform orders against deliveries
• Issue uniform and ensure deductions are actioned
• Maintain uniform reconciliation to accurately track all uniforms issued as well as keep record of remaining uniform allocations

Effective Communications

• Inform all departments of new admin policies and procedures
• Provide training on admin policies and procedures to all staff as required
• Ensure that tasks are carried out timeously and in accordance with Admin & Payroll timetables

Managing and Developing Departmental Staff

• Manage discipline and performance of staff
• Training of department staff
• Develop growth plan for administration staff
• Arrange for training in line with growth & succession plan
• Maintain and update staff files of the Administration department
   

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Your Purpose...

• The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
• Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
• Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
• To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
• To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
• To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
• Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
• To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
• Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
• Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.

Our Minimum Requirements...

We can't live without...

• Matric qualification essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
• A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
• Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Plan daily activities to maximize results.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
• Telephone communication, and listening skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
• Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
• Must be customer centric
• Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
• Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
• Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
• Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.

We'd like you to have...

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation
   

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Your Purpose...

• The Service Ambassador is responsible for providing exceptional in-club member experiences using the available tools and platforms across areas such as our service/reception area, exercise floor, studios, swimming facilities and extended lounge areas. This role is key in engaging our members across all offerings in club as well as online. This role supports the retention of our members through daily interaction and engagement.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Conducting Front of House Duties
• Control access into the facility
• Communicate and provide information to staff, members and prospective members
• Deliver on member needs and experiences from entry to exit
• Adhere to operational standards, and administration policies and procedures

Engaging with Members

• Deliver excellent customer service (experiences) throughout the club to achieve NPS and member sentiment score targets
• Drive digital engagement with members on our various platforms as our digital offering evolves
• Expose members to online or digital exercise offerings that are personalised / tailored to meet individual member needs
• Retain members
• Build member relations
• Resolve complaints for each member or incident
• Engage members to our fitness initiatives (events) to increase member retention

Delivering the Member Floor Experience

• Promote safe exercise
• Manage member adherence to club rules and standards
• Manage member adherence to safety protocol
• Maintain the cleanliness of the floor
• Participating in Ongoing Training & Self-Development

Our Minimum Requirements...

We cannot live without...

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Successful completion of Reception Academy
• Good understanding and knowledge of digital platforms
• Sound knowledge of Virgin Active exercise experiences
• Comprehensive understanding of the customer journey and the desired customer experience
• Sound knowledge of club rules, operating standards and safety protocol
• Minimum of 12 months experience within a face to face customer facing role
• Proven ability to resolve member questions and queries
• Embody the business values
• People centric
• Passionate about exercise

We’d like you to have…

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation
• Administer First Aid (valid First Aid Level 1 certificate)
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict
• We'd love you to have...
• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)
   

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Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role for a Personal Trainer at Virgin Active South Africa located at Cedar Square. As a Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for providing fitness instruction, sports coaching, circuit training, and nutrition guidance to clients. You will create personalized fitness programs, monitor progress, and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing safe and effective exercise programs for your client base
• Providing high levels of customer service to personal training clients and all Virgin Active members
• Building a sustainable personal training client base by continually adding new clients and retaining existing clients
• Completing and maintaining accurate personal training client records stored in the designated club areas
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Respond and act in the case of club emergencies
• Participate in all club related activities as required
• Helping create a fun atmosphere within the fitness areas
• Follow all Personal Training guidelines and standards as set by Virgin Active
• Ensure that all certificate is valid and up to date according to industry standards

Minimum Requirements

• Matric qualification or equivalent NQF 4
• A recognized Personal Training qualification
• Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience within personal training
• A current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• An outgoing and friendly personality coupled with good communication skills
• Self-motivated to achieve set income targets
• Self-disciplined to build and maintain a client base

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Your Purpose...

• The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

• Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
• Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
• Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
• To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
• To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
• To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
• Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
• To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
• Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
• Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.

Our Minimum Requirements...

We can't live without...

• Matric qualification essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
• A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
• Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Plan daily activities to maximize results.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
• Telephone communication, and listening skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
• Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
• Must be customer centric
• Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
• Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
• Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
• Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.

We'd like you to have...

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We’d love you to have…

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)