TRAFFIC Free State

Fitness Instructor

Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

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)

About This Role

Career insights for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors positions

Salary Benchmark
R18,961/month
R14,016 to R28,242/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Instructing Service Orientation Speaking Active Listening Learning Strategies
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Free State, South Africa

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R18,961/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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