Fitness Instructor at Thika Sports Club

Reports to: Sports Manager

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Job Summary (Essential Functions):

• Ensures that the Fitness Center is an inviting place that is well-stocked, clean, and organized for members’ enjoyment as well as the overall operation of the facility.

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification in physical education or fitness is a must
• First Certification is a must

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations:

• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to clean and maintain the fitness center to required cleanliness standards.
• Ability to come up with programs that market the gym to members
• Knowledge of and ability to perform a required role in emergency situations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleans the fitness center area and wipe down fitness equipment at least once daily or as often as needed.
• Greets users of the fitness center; has them sign in; answers telephones and maintains files of program cards, testing, and other information.
• Records member information for seminars and presentations.
• Assists the Sports Admin in the initial and continued development of services within the Sports Department.
• Attends all training sessions and regular staff meetings; researches assigned projects and topics; provides continuing education services to other staff members.
• Keeps conditioning room neat and clean.
• Monitors attendance and bills attendees.
• Sets up and monitors exercise equipment.
• Promotes private lessons and massage/spa services.
• Assists with special events in other club departments when necessary.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Sports Admin.

Licenses and/or Special Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification preferred or will obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Locker rooms are gender-specific.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions (e.g., shoe shining).
• Continuous standing and walking.
• The environment of the fitness center is warm and humid.
• Able to lift, pull or push 30 pounds