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Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Clinical

Date: 28 May 2025

Discovery

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Health Transformation (DHT)

DHCT consists of six teams that are supported by dedicated Shared Services, Finances and DHCS Business Support teams. The teams under DHCT are:

• Health Coaches
• Southern Rx Pharmacy and Discovery Medical Suppliers
• Home Care
• Hospital @ Home

Through its teams, DHCT aims to:

• Provide quality care by bridging the gaps in the current market with high quality services
• Enhance the member journey through convenience, reduced co-payments and lessening the administrative burden
• Realise scheme savings by identifying the opportunities to expand through supply chain and capture value through better procurement and eliminating waste
• Brand differentiation by providing members with innovative services that leverage the latest health technology

About Health Coaches

Health Coaches offers a service to promote sustained lifestyle change and support through behavioural change, emotional support, benefit navigation, goal setting and tracking in order to decrease the cost of health care and improve a member’s quality of life.

Key purpose

To effectively coach eligible members in various programs ensuring that:

• The coaching program outcomes and objectives are achieved.
• Members achieve sustainable health and lifestyle improvements in addition to their personal key objectives.

Key outputs

• Applying various coaching techniques to allocated members to ensure program and personal goals are achieved
• Building positive relationships to ensure successful outcomes
• Effective planning and organizing of schedules and sessions to optimize program adherence and completion rates.
• Assist members with benefit navigation, referrals and activations to optimize benefits available to them under their scheme and non-scheme products.
• Health and Lifestyle education, tracking and monitoring to achieve sustainable improvements.
• Educate members on how to manage certain chronic diseases to avoid relapses, hospital admissions and disease progression with the necessary referral to the relevant health care professional and or other therapeutic interventions.
• Accurate tracking, reporting and capturing of coaching sessions.
• Meeting set targets: productivity, quality, customer satisfaction scores.
• Calling eligible members to enroll into the various coaching programmes
• Keeping up to date with industry updates and developments
• Applying professional verbal and written communication skills required through all coaching interactions with members.
• Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communications settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Self-Development: Is personally committed to and actively works on continuously improve him/herself; understands different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is acti on oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acti ng with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people—up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
• Learning on the fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything
• Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her eff orts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Clinical qualification accredited with a health professions body
• Knowledge of DH and Vitality products, benefits, funding, and policy rules
• Coaching experience advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• registered Dietitian or Biokineticist

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• 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)

MTM Group City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

MTM Group City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

MTM Group Qatar is seeking high performance Personal Trainers and Group Class Fitness Instructors who embody peak physical fitness, exceptional technical knowledge, and a passion for helping others transform their lives. This dual-role position requires a strong, athletic physique, an energetic and engaging personality, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, client centered environment, brings positive energy to every session, and leads with both passion and professionalism. This is not a job for average coaches, it is for elite level fitness professionals who are dedicated to raising the standard of health and performance in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities-

Personal Training Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver safe, customized training programs tailored to individual goals (e.g., fat loss, muscle gain, rehabilitation, performance).
• Conduct detailed fitness assessments and goal setting sessions with clients.
• Provide coaching on proper technique, mobility, recovery, and injury prevention.
• Track and evaluate client progress regularly, adjusting programs as needed.
• Build strong client relationships and support them through accountability, education, and motivation.
• Maintain high session quality, punctuality, and professionalism.

Group Fitness Instructor:

• Lead high energy, engaging, and safe group classes (HIIT, spinning, strength & conditioning, functional training, circuits, Yoga etc.).
• Motivate and inspire participants while adapting movements for different levels.
• Maintain control, structure, and flow of each class to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Consistently bring enthusiasm, charisma, and rhythm to every session.
• Educate members on correct form, breathing techniques, and injury prevention during group instruction.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain an elite level of personal fitness as a representation of the brand.
• Collaborate with the fitness and front desk teams to deliver a seamless client journey.
• Uphold MTM Group standards in appearance, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Stay updated with trends in fitness science, equipment, and training methods.
• Contribute to the gym culture by being approachable, inspiring, and community driven.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 Personal Training Certification (REPs / CIMSPA / NASM / ACE / ISSA or equivalent).
• CPR & First Aid certified.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a personal trainer and/or group class instructor.
• Physically fit and in excellent condition, with an inspiring and athletic appearance.
• Strong command of English; plus Arabic conversational is a plus.
• Experience working in a premium or luxury gym environment is preferred.

Elite Physique & Conditioning – Embodies peak fitness and leads by example.

Dynamic Energy – You bring passion and positive energy to every session.

Expert Knowledge – Deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, program design, and biomechanics.

Engaging Personality – Charismatic, friendly, and naturally motivating.

Client-Centric Mindset – Prioritize client results, safety, and satisfaction.

Discipline & Professionalism – Punctual, presentable, and prepared at all times.

Adaptability – Able to tailor training for beginners, athletes, and special populations.

Team Player – Collaborative, respectful, and enthusiastic about working with others.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Wellness and Fitness Services

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