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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:

Fitness Centre Nurse

 

Location:

SSISA - Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape

 

Employment Type:

12 Months fixed-term

 

Remuneration

Market-related

 

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday - 4 hours per day/ 20 hours a week

6am - 10am

 

Job purpose:

The Fitness Centre Nurse is responsible for basic medical support to members. This will include monitoring blood pressure, pulse and, if indicated, oxygen saturations and glucose levels of gym members, and advising them accordingly on their recommended training intensity. Such members will be chiefly higher risk members on the Prime-Time programme, but any fitness centre member with concerns will be seen by the nurse. The Fitness Centre Nurse will also be responsible for helping with medical emergencies during their shift times, and for providing basic first aid. You will liaise with the Fitness Centre Manager and SSISA doctor as indicated. In addition, you will assist clinical staff in assessments and research projects requiring basic nursing input.

 

1. Qualifications & Experience Requirements
Essential
  • Nursing diploma or degree
  • At least 5 year’s post graduate experience in the nursing field
  • Valid CPR Certificate
  • Registration with a Professional Body
  • Personal Indemnity Insurance

 

Preferred

  • Experience in working with elderly patients
  • Basic research experience
  • Experience in a health and fitness environment

2. Key Performance Areas:

Nursing Operations:

  • Monitor the progress of all high risk gym members, including those in the “Prime Time” programme.
  • Take/check the blood pressure, pulse, saturation and glucose measurements of members as needed.
  • Discuss concerns about any of the above readings with the member and a fitness Biokineticist to decide whether their training may need to be adapted.
  • Refer members to a doctor and  inform management thereof.
  • Ensure a smooth transition of all members from the Monitored Cardiac rehabilitation programme to the “Prime Time” Programme.
  • Liaise with the Doctors from  SSISA as well as other referring doctors regarding members needs as well as feedback subsequent to joining  SSISA.
  • Stay up-to-date with all patients history and be aware of any changes in their medical status or medications which could affect their gym routine and safety.
  • Ensure that all high-risk members have been for an annual check-up and update their files accordingly. 
  • To offer additional services in line with the scope of practice of a Nursing Practitioner, to the Wellness Division. This may include providing basic support/measurements for Biokineticist or Doctor’s assessments. It may also include being involved in basic nursing duties during clinical research studies.

 

3. Attributes & Skills
  • Proficient in taking clinical measurements including blood pressure, pulse, glucose, oxygen saturations.
  • Proficient in interpreting such results and providing advice accordingly.
  • Proficient in recognising when a member may need further medical attention, and providing initial medical measures, e.g. bronchodilator pump, headache tablet, wound care.
  • Referring members to other clinical staff members (Biokineticist/physiotherapist/medical doctor) if needed.
  • Proficient in first aid and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Compassionate and caring personality, who carefully listens to members and advises accordingly with empathy and patience.
  • Ability to explain management plans simply and accurately.
  • Ability to liaise with the rest of the clinical team in a professional and timely manner to optimise the wellbeing of the member.
  • Has a keen interest in evidence-based medicine and research.

Closing Date

19 December 2025 

 

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.