Fitness Instructor

Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country's highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students. The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight - AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus. The campuses of Stellenbosch University make up a vibrant melting pot of different cultures and various student organisations can be found on the four campuses. They cater for a wide range of interests such as culture, politics, religions, spiritual concern and relaxation. There are also a number of well-know and established student activities, such as RAG that add to the unique experience of being a Matie, as a student of Stellenbosch is affectionately known. 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.