Stellenbosch University

Maties Gymnasium

Fitness Instructor

Ref. MG/293/1024

Kindly note that those who have previously applied for this position need not apply again. 

Reporting to the Fitness Manager, the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of Maties Gymnasium at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the overall organisation. 

Duties:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.