Overview
Personal Trainer Morningside Virgin Active Jobs in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa at Virgin Active South Africa
Title: Personal Trainer Morningside Virgin Active
Company: Virgin Active South Africa
Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Role Description The Personal Trainer at Virgin Active Morningside (Sandton) is a full-time, on-site role focused on delivering safe, effective, and engaging fitness experiences. You will design personalized training programs, conduct one-on-one and small group sessions, and guide members on correct exercise techniques and equipment use. Daily responsibilities include assessing member fitness levels, tracking progress, and adapting programs to support a range of goals, such as weight management, strength, mobility, and overall wellness. You will provide basic nutrition guidance within your scope of practice, collaborate with club staff to support member retention, and actively promote personal training services. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe training environment, staying up to date with industry best practices, and fostering an inclusive, motivating atmosphere on the gym floor.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Personal Training and Fitness Instruction, with the ability to design and deliver individualized and small-group programs.
- Experience in Circuit Training and Sports Coaching to support varied, performance-focused, and functional training sessions.
- Foundational knowledge of Nutrition to provide basic, evidence-informed guidance aligned with client goals and professional scope.
- Recognized fitness or personal training certification (e.g., accredited national/international qualification) and current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a member-centric, service-oriented approach and the ability to motivate a diverse client base.
- Proven ability to work flexibly on-site (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends) and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Experience in a health club or gym environment is advantageous; familiarity with Virgin Active or similar premium fitness brands is a plus.
