Acceleration Training / Fitness Instructors

Full Time – Westlands, Nairobi

2 years Fixed Term contract renewable

There has never been a more exciting time to join our organization as we implement a brand new device and strategy to drive our studio to the forefront of the health and fitness world in Nairobi.

We are currently investing heavily in both our facilities and our team members, and are looking for inspirational fitness instructors to help us achieve our goal. We are a highly innovative health and fitness concept providing personalized training services to clients focused on body shape and fitness and patients with medical condition.

They use Acceleration technology with an emphasis on excellent customer service to help our clients achieve their goals.

If you’re looking to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then our organization could be just the answer.

We are now recruiting staff for the position of fitness instructors in Nairobi and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success.

We are looking for real personalities with drive and energy to join this prestigious location. You will have excellent interpersonal skills preferably with a background or strong interest in Acceleration Training, although all training will be provided.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a proactive sales background and substantial Biomechanics knowledge. You must be enthusiastic, energetic and have EXCELLENT fitness/exercise knowledge and a pro-active attitude necessary to grow client base. You must be available to attend a training seminar.

The job entails the following:

• Conducting fitness activities for assigned individuals and groups using Acceleration Training
• Formulating fitness programs for the individuals and groups assigned to you
• Marketing the services of the organization
• Other duties as shall be assigned from time to time

Duties and Responsibilities

• To conduct health checks, inductions and fitness assessments with members, and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes with Acceleration Training devices.
• One-to-one and group instruction and health and fitness consultations
• To provide feedback to members and correct any poor techniques that they may have adopted. All instructors must ensure that such feedback is always delivered in a diplomatic, polite and positive manner.
• To adopt a proactive approach to assisting our members with their exercise programmes. A professional and courteous demeanour should be displayed at all times and every effort should be made to communicate with our members in a friendly manner.
• To provide a presence on the gym floor and be available at all times to assist members with their exercise programmes and ensure that they are using the equipment correctly.
• To interact with members at all times and ensure that a good rapport is formed with them.
• To help maintain all fitness equipment and assist in the maintenance of cleaning equipment and the gym floor. To maintain excellent hygiene standards in the gym area by undertaking a systematic cleaning programme and assisting with other areas as directed by the Duty Manager/ Club Manager.
• Promotion and marketing of the service
• Retail sales of equipment and health and nutrition products at a later stage
• To ensure that records for all members are filed correctly.
• To ensure that the health checks, inductions and Physician referral procedures are being followed and all paperwork is up to date and filed correctly.
• Ensure high levels of health, safety & welfare of members at all times in line with standards detailed in SOP, and Health & Safety guidelines & policies.
• To initiate and facilitate membership retention activities with the overall aim of helping to keep all members motivated and using the Studio on a regular basis.
• To report any accidents or dangerous occurrences as soon as possible to the Club Manager/ Duty Manager. Any threats to the health and safety of other staff and members should be reported immediately.
• To undertake quality audits to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment, reporting any defects immediately.
• To arrive for work in good time wearing the uniform
• To undertake any reasonable request as directed by the Club Manager / Duty manager

Minimum Requirements

• Certification in ACE, AFAA, Certification in Group Fitness Instruction and Nutrition.
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar capacity
• A proven track record to supervise, motivate and handle clients at all levels of fitness.
• A thorough knowledge of Biomechanics is a prerequisite.
• Should be highly motivated, result oriented, with strong communication and supervisory skills.
  
• You must be available to attend a training seminar.

Candidates must apply to recruitment@powervibestudio.com before 6th July, 2011 attaching a cover letter, testimonials as well as detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Kindly indicate your salary expectations and dates of availability.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.