Gym Instructor

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for providing exceptional fitness guidance and support to members of staff. He/She will conduct fitness assessments, design personalized workout plans, and lead group fitness sessions to support staff achieve their health and fitness goals. Additionally, he/she will ensure the safety and cleanliness of the gym area while providing outstanding service to enhance the overall employee experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and maintenance of an active gym calendar of events.
• Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate staff’s current fitness levels, goals, and any limits.
• Design customized workout plans adapted to staff needs and goals, incorporating a variety of exercises and equipment to achieve desired goals.
• Lead fitness sessions, such as aerobics, ensuring the sessions are engaging, safe, and effective.
• Provide ongoing support, motivation, and guidance to staff throughout their fitness journey.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and optimal equipment usage to ensure staff exercise safely and effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the gym area, including equipment, floors, and common areas in collaboration with the housekeeping teams.
• Provide professional advice to staff on their progress and adjust workout plans accordingly to help them reach their goals.
• Provide educational information for nutrition and overall wellness to complement their fitness practices.
• Enforce Gym membership guidelines and etiquettes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new fitness techniques, and occupational safety and health procedures to enhance productivity at the gym.
• Uphold company policies and procedures while fostering a positive and welcoming environment for all members.
• Manage all outdoor programs that bring all Staff together to bond and interact, including hikes, trail runs, Bank approved marathons and excursions activities.
• Coordinate all Sports activities through the Sports Club in the assigned Branch/section. Support training for staff during the Inter -Units, Inter-Branch, and Inter- Banks games.
• Coordinate renewal of the contracts related to gym supplies or otherwise in a timely manner following the Bank procedures and guidelines.
• Engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure payments related to services provided at the gym are paid timely and accurately.
• Initiate, recommend and provide professional advice on specifications of Gym and Sports facilities.
• Responsible for the end-to-end budgeting and review/monitoring process for the assigned Gym and Sports & Recreation facilities.
• Coordinate and ensure that all gym equipment is in good working condition and service contracts are implemented and are up to date.
• Prepare periodical reports for gym and sports-related activities to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keep detailed records of membership registration forms, Gym participation sheet.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical education and sports or a similar field from a recognized institution.
• Certified Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor with a recognized accreditation is an added advantage.
• CPR and First Aid certification or related field is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in a busy Health and Fitness Center.

Competencies Technical Competencies Knowledge and Experience in:

• Professional experience as a gym instructor or personal trainer
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and motivate others.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition.
• Ability to adapt workout plans to accommodate various fitness levels and goals.
• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals.

Behavioral/ General Competencies

• Planning and organization - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
• Communication and information sharing -Ability to express information clearly and succinctly, orally and in writing, considering the audience and the nature of the information.
• Professionalism, work ethic and integrity - Ability to convey a high level of excellence and competence on delivery of duty.
• Collaboration and teamwork - Ability to work collaboratively within a group of people to achieve a common goal.
• Accountability and professional development – Ability to take and accept responsibility and outcome thereof in an open and transparent manner.
• Customer focus - Ability to demonstrate concern for the expectations of customers and prioritize them as well as convey realistic expectations to both internal and external customers.
• Resilience - Ability to withstand operational challenges and maintain momentum.
• Decision making - the ability to make better decisions, as defined by decision-making principles posited by models of rational choice.
• Emotional Intelligence -manage emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of staff.
• Creativity and innovation - Promote an environment that encourages creative thinking, and innovation within the ambits of existing rules/guidelines.