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Fitness Manager (Full-Time)

We are looking for a person passionate about fitness, people, and performance. Someone that thrives in a high-energy environment and leads by example. We're looking for a Fitness Manager to join our team and help take our facility and our members to the next level.

About the Role

As a Fitness and Facility Manager, you'll oversee the gym floor, lead and inspire the fitness team, and ensure that every member experiences first-class training, motivation, and results. You'll drive excellent team energy and see to gym maintenance, while being a visible, and having an active presence in the gym community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and schedule personal trainers and coaches
• Ensure class and gym floor delivery is top-tier, dynamic, and on-brand
• Develop and manage programming across functional fitness, group training, and recovery zones
• Monitor member experience, retention, and engagement
• Maintain a motivating, clean, safe training environment
• Assist in onboarding new members and supporting their fitness journeys
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to run fitness campaigns, events, and challenges

What We're Looking For

• A qualified fitness professional in gym management and/or has gym operations experience
• Leadership or management experience preferred (formal or informal)
• Exceptional communication and people skills
• High energy, positive mindset, and solution-driven attitude
• Familiarity with group training, and recovery tools (e.g. ice bath/sauna) a bonus

What You'll Get

• A leadership role in a vibey, growing fitness facility
• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Ongoing development and training support
• Free gym membership & access to recovery areas
• The chance to lead a team, make an impact, and grow your fitness career

How to Apply

Email your CV and a short motivational cover letter to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

About Horizen

Horizen Gym is building something meant to last — a movement redefining what strength training means and how it's delivered. We are pioneering a new narrative: one rooted in helpfulness, accessibility, high-performance culture, and genuine human connection.

This summer, we're preparing for our busiest season yet — and that's where you come in.

Hours: Rostered shifts, anytime Monday–Sunday within operating hours

(05:30–21:00 Mon–Fri; 08:00–17:00 Sat–Sun)

Location: Sea Point, Cape Town

Contract Type: Seasonal (Summer Contract with Potential to Go Permanent)

What This Role Is

This is a
seasonal gateway role
— designed for someone who is hungry to learn, eager to contribute, and open to growing with us.

You'll step in to
support our front of house and operations team during the summer surge
, covering rostered shifts throughout the week and assisting with admin and ad-hoc tasks behind the scenes. At the end of the contract, if you're the right person, there's a strong chance of this role evolving into a
permanent full-time position
with a focus on in-person shifts and maintaining an admin portfolio.

You'll Be

• The first impression for many people walking in from the street
• A reliable operator who ensures smooth front desk and admin systems
• A proactive team player, supporting lead follow-ups, bookings, and CRM updates
• A go-to resource for ad-hoc support during our busiest season
• A collaborative presence, working across creative, ops, and coaching teams
• A natural relationship builder who thrives on connection and service

This Is for You If

• You want to
  gain entry into a high-growth fitness startup
• You're adaptable to a rotating roster (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends)
• You're curious, adaptable, and energised by learning through doing
• You can step outside your defined scope when the team needs it
• You're excited by the possibility of turning a contract into a
  long-term career path

What We Value

• Accountability
• Care
• Curiosity
• Excellence

Our culture prizes going above and beyond, not because you're told to — but because you're the kind of person who can't help it.

What You'll Actually Do

• Welcome and engage with walk-ins, prospects, and members
• Match prospective members with the right Horizen offering
• Handle inbound leads, trial bookings, and follow-ups in our CRM
• Support creative and events teams with ad-hoc tasks and activations
• Assist with admin processes that keep operations running smoothly
• Cover rostered in-person shifts during our busiest times (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends)
• Represent Horizen with consistency, confidence, and care

Background & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Humanities, Business, or related), but not essential
• 1–3 years' experience in a customer-facing or sales/admin support role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Clear, proactive, and reliable under pressure
• Available for
  rostered shifts any day Mon–Sun within operating hours
• Excited by the potential of transitioning into a long-term position

Culture Snapshot

We are:

• A team-first business; individuals win when the group thrives
• In a high-growth phase (225% YoY growth from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025)
• Scaling toward five locations in five years
• Obsessed with helping people become better through movement and strength
• Intense, supportive, and committed to high standards
• The kind of place where work matters — and complacency isn't an option

What's in It for You

• A
  seasonal gateway
  into a fast-growing business
• A chance to prove yourself during our busiest period
• Real mentorship, feedback, and leadership growth
• Bonuses based on performance
• A high likelihood of transitioning into a
  permanent FOH/Admin hybrid role
  if you thrive

How to Apply

Do not apply via LinkedIn. Applications sent through this platform will not be reviewed.

To apply, email a motivational piece or personal essay sharing:

• Who you are
• Why this resonates
• Why you'd be a strong fit

Send it to:

• Subject line:
  "Horizen FOH Seasonal Application – (Your Full Name)"

Your Purpose.

• To inspire people to live active lives
• The role of the Fitness Instructor is to promote our world-class fitness products and to increase member retention through effective new member induction. This role will also be responsible to promote existing and new fitness initiatives as well as products and services to members.

Your Duties and Responsibilities.

• To at all times do your bit towards achieving our purpose to Inspire people to live an active life, this is achieved by believing and living our values through all we do, always innovating, inspiring people, have fun and do the right thing.
• Building relationships with members to achieve member retention
• Conducting fitness initiatives to increase member retention
• Adhering to operational & administrative requirements
• Ensure the health and safety of members at all times
• Actively managing ongoing training and self-development to keep abreast of industry changes
• Actively assist and promote the ancillary products and services available to members

Our Minimum Requirements.

We can't live without.

• Matric qualification
• Industry recognized fitness qualification essential
• A minimum of 6 months experience within fitness
• First Aid qualification with AED certification
• Ability to work shifts which includes weekends and public holidays
• Experience in member service (customer service)
• Must be a people's person and be able to assist and guide our members

We'd like you to have…

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people's lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We'd love you to have.

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Company Description

Virgin Active South Africa is part of the Virgin Group, operating over 130 clubs with nearly 6000 employees. We are on a mission to make exercise irresistible through our unique values: Insatiable Curiosity, Smart Disruptions, Heartfelt Service, Delightfully Surprising, Straight Up, and Red Hot. Our focus is to make gym easy and redefine health club luxury, striving for excellence in everything we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Fitness Instructor located in the City of Cape Town. The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for leading group exercise classes, providing personal training sessions, ensuring excellent customer service, and promoting fitness programs. Daily tasks include creating workout plans, guiding clients through exercises, and maintaining a positive and motivating environment within the fitness club.

Qualifications

• Group Exercise and Fitness Instruction skills
• Experience in Personal Training and the Fitness Industry
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire clients
• Relevant certifications in fitness training and instruction
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in fitness environments
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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 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 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.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling None.

Your Purpose.

• To inspire people to live active lives
• The role of the Fitness Instructor is to promote our world-class fitness products and to increase member retention through effective new member induction. This role will also be responsible to promote existing and new fitness initiatives as well as products and services to members.

Your Duties and Responsibilities.

• To at all times do your bit towards achieving our purpose to Inspire people to live an active life, this is achieved by believing and living our values through all we do, always innovating, inspiring people, have fun and do the right thing.
• Building relationships with members to achieve member retention
• Conducting fitness initiatives to increase member retention
• Adhering to operational & administrative requirements
• Ensure the health and safety of members at all times
• Actively managing ongoing training and self-development to keep abreast of industry changes
• Actively assist and promote the ancillary products and services available to members

Our Minimum Requirements.

We can't live without.

• Matric qualification
• Industry recognized fitness qualification essential
• A minimum of 6 months experience within fitness
• First Aid qualification with AED certification
• Ability to work shifts which includes weekends and public holidays
• Experience in member service (customer service)
• Must be a people's person and be able to assist and guide our members

We'd like you to have…

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people's lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We'd love you to have.

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Zone Fitness is seeking dynamic, energetic and goal-driven individuals with a passion and drive for the fitness industry to fill our Fitness Instructor vacancy at our Bellville Club.

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT:

It is the objective of the Fitness Instructor to create a safe and supportive environment where all members feel valued and encouraged. Providing professional and friendly service to ensure safe exercise techniques is essential at all times. Instructors will be required to conduct Group Training (GT) classes, training will be provided for this purpose. Furthermore, qualified instructors are permitted to offer in-house personal training (PT) OUTSIDE of their regular working hours, which can provide opportunities for unlimited income.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completed accredited fitness qualification is a MUST
• High energy levels and passion for fitness industry.
• Specific attention to detail
• Accurate numeric skills
• Computer Literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Diplomacy in handling irate people
• Ability to work under pressure

BENEFITS

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Should you meet the above-mentioned criteria, kindly please submit your most updated Curriculum Vitae to reference the position and club you applying for. Any applications without a reference will be disregarded

Should you not receive a response or communication within 2 weeks of submitting your documentation, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R67 340,00 - R80 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person

Your Purpose.

• To inspire people to live active lives
• The role of the Fitness Instructor is to promote our world-class fitness products and to increase member retention through effective new member induction. This role will also be responsible to promote existing and new fitness initiatives as well as products and services to members.

Your Duties and Responsibilities.

• To at all times do your bit towards achieving our purpose to Inspire people to live an active life, this is achieved by believing and living our values through all we do, always innovating, inspiring people, have fun and do the right thing.
• Building relationships with members to achieve member retention
• Conducting fitness initiatives to increase member retention
• Adhering to operational & administrative requirements
• Ensure the health and safety of members at all times
• Actively managing ongoing training and self-development to keep abreast of industry changes
• Actively assist and promote the ancillary products and services available to members

Our Minimum Requirements.

We can't live without.

• Matric qualification
• Industry recognized fitness qualification essential
• A minimum of 6 months experience within fitness
• First Aid qualification with AED certification
• Ability to work shifts which includes weekends and public holidays
• Experience in member service (customer service)
• Must be a people's person and be able to assist and guide our members

We'd like you to have…

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people's lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We'd love you to have.

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

Purpose of the job:

• The Pro is responsible for ensuring that members receive an excellent fitness experience. Additionally, Pro should act in a professional manner and ensure that all training and Reception areas operate at and deliver a high-quality service at all times.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Conduct group classes
• Perform reception duties such as answering phone calls and handling member queries
• Ensure you attend scheduled weekly training and meetings as well as Reception weekly training
• Stay up to date with all Company communication and policy and procedures
• Achieve targets by collecting arrears, correct receipting and being fully compliant with all drop safe processes
• Comply with Health and Safety and Club Operating procedures
• Ensure the safe and effective operation of your club, keeping facility downtime to a minimum
• Deliver excellent service to members and visitors according to standards and procedures

Experience & Competencies Required:

• 1-2 years in the Fitness industry is preferred.
• Knowledge on fitness and physical training.
• First aid qualified
• MS Office; Outlook, Internet, Word and Excel intermediate.
• Ability to balance the demands of work and personal commitments
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions
• Ability to welcome new members and convert interested leads into new members
• Commercial and business awareness
• Friendly, energetic and loud
• Initiative
• Problem solving skills
• Strong affiliation to work in a team
• Strong attention to detail

We invite you to send your CV toCGM.-

Please complete our recruitment us to get to know you abit better.

** Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.