6 Virgin Active jobs in South Africa

Introduction

As a personal trainer at Virgin Active, you will have the opportunity to operate your own business using our facilities and activities on the floor. You will manage your client base and offer personal training programs to our members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing safe and effective exercise programs for clients
• Providing high levels of customer service to personal training clients and all Virgin Active members
• Building and maintaining a sustainable client base by attracting new clients and retaining existing ones
• Maintaining accurate personal training client records in designated club areas
• Responding to club emergencies as needed
• Participating in club activities as required
• Creating a fun and motivating atmosphere within the fitness areas
• Following all personal training guidelines and standards set by Virgin Active
• Ensuring all certifications are valid and up-to-date according to industry standards

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in personal training
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Outgoing and friendly personality with good communication skills
• Self-motivated to achieve income targets
• Self-disciplined in building and maintaining a client base

Employment Details:

• Type: Full-time
• Sector: Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Entry level

• Other

• Wellness and Fitness Services

Virgin Active is seeking certified and passionate Personal Trainers who want to build a successful fitness business within our world-class facilities. As a PT, you will operate independently, servicing your own clients while leveraging the Virgin Active brand, environment, and business support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-on-1 or small group personal training sessions.
• Attract and retain your own client base within the club.
• Maintain a visible and professional presence on the training floor.
• Conduct complimentary intro sessions with new members.
• Manage your own business admin, bookings, and schedule.
• Promote a safe, clean and motivating environment.
  
  

• Certified Personal Trainer (NQF Level 5 or higher).
• Business acumen and self-management skills.
• Friendly, professional demeanour.
• Strong communication and motivational ability.
  
  

• Discounted rental structure in month 1 and 2 for first-time tenants.
• Ongoing training support and access to our PT Business School.
• Exclusive uniform / gear.
• Access to national club network and premium facilities.

• 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.
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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)