Vacancies at Kenyatta University

Job Description

The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for leading, instructing, and motivating individuals or groups in exercise activities. This includes cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and stretching. The fitness Instructor will create safe and effective fitness programs tailored to the needs of our diverse clients including students, alumni, staff, administrative personnel, and neighboring community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design personalized fitness programs based on clients’ fitness level, goals, and medical conditions.
• Lead group fitness classes and personal training sessions in accordance with established schedules.
• Monitor and provide feedback on clients’ progress, offering encouragement and motivation.
• Conduct a comprehensive health and fitness assessment.
• Ensure the proper use of gym equipment and promote safe exercise practices.
• Stay updated on fitness trends, techniques, and best practices to provide fresh and innovative instruction.
• Maintain a clean and organized gym environment, ensuring equipment is properly sanitized after use.
• Respond promptly to clients’ inquiries and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Collaborate with the department’s faculty to support academic learning in practical gym settings.
• Report maintenance issues to the gym management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• A recognized fitness instructor certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, or any relevant body)
• At least two years of experience working as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, or in a similar role.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of various exercise techniques and principles.
• Ability to design workout plans based on individual fitness levels.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• First Aid and CPR certification is an added advantage.

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Reporting to the Chair, Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kitui Campus, the successful candidate's main responsibility will be to provide secretarial support for the staff, students, and the Chairman, Department of Agricultural Science and Technology

Job Responsibilities

• Welcoming and entertaining visitors
• Answering calls, taking messages, and handling incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintaining the Chairman’s diary and arranging for staff/guests  and students' appointments
• Typing, preparing reports, memos, notices, and circulars.
• Ensuring documentation at the Chairman, AST conforms with the University Quality Management Systems
• Liaising with relevant organizations and clients
• Handling official information with requisite confidentiality
• Any other duties assigned by the Chairman, Agricultural Science and

Qualifications & Experience:

Applicants must have at least KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language.  In addition, they must have the following secretarial qualifications examined by KNEC:

• Typewriting 50wpm or Computerized Document Processing III
• Secretarial Duties II
• Office Management III
• Business English III
• Commerce II
• Shorthand 80wpm

Skills required for the Job:

• Good customer care skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of word processing and Excel.
• Team player skills.
• Communication and secretarial skills.