Fitness Instructor

Duties

· Assisting members in completing various health and fitness assessments, including body composition analysis.

· Completing various sport-specific testing, using, amongst others, Vald Force Decks, T-Apex and Enode testing equipment.

· Prescribing effective exercise programmes and advice to members, depending on the individual needs of the member.

· Teaching floor and studio-based exercises set to music (30-minute express classes).

· 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.

· 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.

Requirements

· Relevant qualification in fitness (diploma or similar).

· At least two years’ experience in the fitness industry.

· Good computer skills (Microsoft).

· 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.

Recommendations

· A degree in Sport Science will be distinctly advantageous.

· Experience in strength and conditioning, either in a team or individual setting.

· Willingness to actively engage in continuous learning by enrolling in formal courses/ workshops as required by the gymnasium.

Commencement of duties

01 November 2026

Closing date

05 October 2026

Enquiries about the job content: Samatha Brits on 021 808 9920, or at ***email_hidden***

Enquiries about remuneration and benefits: Susan Visagie on 021 808 9133, or at [email protected]

Enquiries about technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at [email protected]

Maties Gymnasium is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the gymnasium.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should Maties Gymnasium not contact you within two weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.