Permanent

Fitness Instructor- CPT at Virgin Active South Africa

Contract
Permanent
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Fitness Instructor- CPT at Virgin Active South Africa. Virgin Active, established in 1999, is one of the fastest-growing businesses within the Virgin Group, operating almost 250 health clubs globally. Renowned for outstanding customer service, the company aims to help members achieve their personal best, welcoming individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The core purpose of the Fitness Instructor is to inspire people to live active lives. This involves promoting Virgin Active's world-class fitness products, increasing member retention through effective new member inductions, and promoting existing and new fitness initiatives, products, and services to members. **What you will do** * Contribute to Virgin Active's purpose of inspiring people to live an active life by embodying the company's values: always innovating, inspiring people, having fun, and doing the right thing. * Build relationships with members to enhance member retention. * Conduct fitness initiatives aimed at increasing member retention. * Adhere to all operational and administrative requirements. * Ensure the health and safety of members at all times. * Actively manage ongoing training and self-development to stay informed about industry changes. * Actively assist and promote ancillary products and services available to members. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 members **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment, curious and willing to succeed, seeking opportunities to learn and grow. They should possess a winning mentality, be motivated to achieve success, and be committed to making a difference in people’s lives, demonstrating a Growth mindset. Applicants should be able to work independently, be trustworthy, act with integrity, and have a drive to create 'moments of magic' for members. Essential qualities also include the ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for them, coupled with an action-oriented approach. Preferred attributes include wellness knowledge beyond the health club, the ability to make quick and bold decisions, agility, collaboration skills, and high Interpersonal skills (EQ). **Deadline** 13 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/fitness-instructor-cpt-virgin-active-south-africa-4 Source: myjobmag

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    Job description

    - Virgin Active was born in 1999. With 45 health clubs in the UK (8,500 employees!) and almost 250 globally, were one of the fastest-growing businesses within the Virgin Group. Were renowned for our outstanding customer service and helping our member be their personal best. Everyones welcome at Virgin Active. Young or old. Fit or unfit. Its all good. We set... Fitness Instructor- CPT ----------------------- * Job Type Full Time * Qualification Matric * Experience * Location Western Cape * City Cape Town * Job Field Education / Teaching / Training  , Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Your Purpose... * 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. Your Duties and Responsibilities... * 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 Our Minimum Requirements... We can't live without... * 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 We’d like you to have… * 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 We'd love you to have... * 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) Closing Date 13 October 2026 Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Interested and qualified? Go to Virgin Active South Africa on virginactiveclubscoastal.simplify.hr to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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