SPARK Athletic Center is searching for a passionate and dedicated Fitness Coach with a strong background in rehabilitation and physiotherapy. If you are motivated by helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and have a solid understanding of physical rehabilitation, we invite you to join our team. As a Fitness Coach, you will play a critical role in creating personalized fitness plans and guiding our clients on their journey to optimal health, rehabilitation, and fitness.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Education & Equipment Use: Educate and motivate clients on the safe and proper use of gym equipment, ensuring they understand the correct techniques for injury prevention.
- Customized Fitness Plans: Design and implement personalized fitness and rehabilitation programs for one-on-one sessions, based on clients’ individual goals, needs, and physical conditions.
- Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy: Provide specialized sessions in rehabilitation, sports massage, or physiotherapy to aid in client recovery and overall physical health.
- Group Training: Conduct group workout classes, providing clear instruction and feedback on exercise techniques, ensuring that participants are engaged and motivated.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure clients comply with gym policies and that all activities are conducted in a safe environment, monitoring for potential injuries and assisting as needed.
- Program Design & Management: Use company-provided software to design detailed and personalized workout programs based on fitness assessments and client goals.
- Ongoing Development: Attend regular team meetings, stay updated with the latest fitness trends, and pursue additional certifications in fitness and rehabilitation.
- Facility Promotion: Promote SPARK Athletic Center’s facilities, fitness programs, and group classes to current and prospective clients.
- Emergency Assistance: Respond promptly to any accidents or injuries within the gym, providing initial assistance until medical professionals arrive.
- Gym Maintenance: Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming gym environment, ensuring all equipment is in good working order.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications: Physiotherapy Certification is highly desirable, with additional qualifications in fitness training or rehabilitation courses being an advantage.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer usage to manage client plans and gym operations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills in English to communicate effectively with a diverse client base.
- Motivation & Leadership: A strong ability to inspire and guide clients of all fitness levels, helping them achieve their health and fitness goals.
- Experience: A background in personal training, fitness coaching, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy with at least 2-3 years of experience in a gym or rehabilitation setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and commission-based earnings on personal training sessions.
- Health and wellness benefits, including access to gym facilities.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Opportunities for career growth, with support for additional certifications and professional development.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Access to state-of-the-art gym facilities and rehabilitation equipment.
Application Instructions
If you are passionate about fitness, rehabilitation, and helping clients achieve their wellness goals, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience in fitness coaching and rehabilitation through our online application portal. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.