Job Responsibilities:

1.         Training fitness staff in:

     ‑ Member management skills

                             ‑ Public relations

                             ‑ Sales techniques

                             ‑ Motivation

                             ‑ Fitness testing and exercise instruction

2.         Develop and direct safe exercise programmes involving all aspects of the spa.

3.         Develop and administer and co‑ordinate programmes including Aerobics and special     programmes

4.         Administer exercise prescriptions. 

5.         Develop criteria for fitness evaluations.

6.         Recognize contraindications to exercise.

7.         Develop and assist with promotional activities.

8.         Develop proper forms for correspondence with medical referrals and informed consent.

9.         Conduct departmental staff meetings.

10.       Set goals for department:  membership, equipment, staffing, and programmes.

11.       Maintain and sanitize equipment.

12.       Evaluate potential business and programmes to increase spa's financial performance.

13.       Work with the Spa Director and Spa Sales in the formulation of plans for projects and   other areas.

14.       Assist in the administration and implementation of staff training in all aspects of the Spa's operations i.e.Business telephone usage, Guest relations, Spa services (massage, loofah,            facial, etc.), Retail sales ...

15.       Assist in the supervision of all spa departments:

                   ‑ Fitness

       ‑ SPA

                   ‑ Health & SPA Reception

16.       Responsible for member fitness assessments, to include, but not limited to:

     ‑ Guest interviews

     ‑ Strength and flexibility assessments

     ‑ Body composition analysis

     ‑ Sub max. exercise tests

     ‑ Personalized exercise programme development and implementation

17.       Exercise leadership to include:

     ‑ Aerobic Classes where applicable

     ‑ Cardiovascular conditioning

     ‑ Stretching

     ‑ Strength training

           ‑ Martial Arts where applicable

18.       Instruct and council members in all areas of exercise prescription, nutrition and stress     Management.

19.       Assist members/guests in setting realistic, obtainable fitness goals and objectives.

20.       Develop and coordinate all special events at the Fitness Centre.

21.       Participate actively in all scheduled meetings, emergency drills, training sessions and                   community events promoting the facility.

22.       Develop and implement marketing strategies which will enhance the quality of services                at the facility.

23.       Supervise and evaluate all employee fitness and/or public relation training events.

24.       Supervise and evaluate all student interns, if used.

25.       Train and guide all fitness staff in proper membership relation guidelines.

26.       Review all materials which are displayed on bulletin boards.

27.       Complete all administrative forms necessary for efficient functioning.

28.       Maintain a professional image at all times while dressing properly and speaking positively on behalf of the facility.

29        Present an appropriate fitness model to members by staying in shape.

30.       Design and implement all controls for classes which may include attendant sheets and                 starting/stopping times.