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Join Our Instructor Talent Pool: Shape the Future of Fitness!

Are you a passionate, high - energy fitness professional dedicated to helping others achieve their wellness goals? Take the step and join our talent pool of Certified Group Instructors for upcoming opportunities.

 

We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Passionate about fitness, health, and making a positive difference in clients’ lives.
  • Positive, outgoing, and service-oriented demeanour.
  • Strong team-player approach when working alongside other Instructors, Biokineticists, and Management.
  • Ability to uphold the organisation’s brand, culture, and safety standards
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

 

1. Minimum Qualification & Experience:

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Relevant fitness qualification (e.g., ETA, HFPA, or equivalent NQF-aligned fitness certification).
  • Specialised certification(s) for the formats taught (e.g., HIIT, Strength, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Dance Fitness, Aqua, etc.).
  • Valid CPR and First Aid Level 1 certification.
  • Professional Indemnity of at least 2million.
  • Registration with a recognised professional body, where applicable (e.g., REPSSA).

 

Experience

  • 1 - 2 years of practical experience instructing group exercise classes in a gym or studio environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to instruct multiple formats OR strong expertise in at least one specialised modality.
  • Proven record of delivering safe, effective, and engaging sessions.

2. Compliance and Administrative Requirements
  • Ability to maintain attendance records, incident reporting, and class feedback where required.
  • We believe in bringing the best of fitness and wellness to our members, and we want to connect with top talent like you!

 

3. Skills & Competencies
  • Strong exercise technique knowledge, class programming ability, and understanding of progressions/regressions.
  • Excellent verbal communication, energy, and stage presence.
  • Ability to manage class flow, tempo, and timing effectively.
  • Strong member engagement skills – able to motivate diverse groups with varying fitness levels.
  • Ability to adapt sessions for injury considerations and contraindications.
  • High level of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

 

4. Employment Type

  • Ad-hoc Classes/ paid per class

What Joining Our Talent Pool Means:

By submitting your information, you become part of our exclusive network of potential candidates. While this is not an active job offer, you will be considered first for new positions that match your skills and experience before they are publicly advertised. You decide on your working hours when an opportunity arises.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.

Job Title: Graduate Intern - Biokineticist

Location : Western Cape, Cape Town, Newlands

Employment Type: Graduate Internship - 40 hours per week

 

Job Summary:

You will complete a structed internship across the full scope of biokinetics under appropriate supervision. This includes client assessment, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, health promotion, group exercise facilitation, administrative responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

 

Essential Requirements:

  • Completed or currently pursuing Honours Degree in Biokinetics.
  • Eligible for registration or registered with the HPCSA as an Intern Biokineticist.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Other areas where you will gain experience include:

  • General Wellness
  • Weight Loss
  • Sports Medicine Practice
  • Chronic Disease
  • Biokinetics Practice (both within the SSISA and other satellite practices)
  • Old Mutual Corporate Gym
  • Wellness and High-Performance Centre
  • Community Outreach

 

Job Functions:

  • Ensure that the correct procedures for screen, fitness testing and exercise prescription are followed according to the client membership flow.
  • Ensure that screening, testing and programming is conducted as detailed in the relevant screening and testing manual. Bring any irregularities experience in this process to the attention of the Fitness Centre Manager.
  • Interact with the sales team to ensure the smooth processing of contracts. This will include notifying sales of cancelled appointments, high-risk clients who have not been cleared for exercise and general comments of members which may be relevant to the sales consultants.
  • Follow up where appropriate with other professionals. This will include the telephoning and processing of referral letters to Health Practitioners.
  • Where appropriate, give constructive written feedback to Health Practitioners, updating Practitioner on client’s progress.
  • Ensure that accurate records of all clients are maintained according to the Wellness & Fitness Centre procedures.
  • Actively participate in projects to educate Floor Staff and Interns throughout the year, as agreed with the Wellness & Fitness Centre Manager.
  • Manage the floor in the absence of a Manager on Duty, ensuring the efficient functioning of the Centre. This includes monitoring activities in the pool area.
  • Ensure that strict safety rules are applied on the floor and in the pool.
  • Manage emergency situations when they arise, in accordance with the Wellness & Fitness Centre emergency policy and procedures.

Closing Date: 17 July 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa