Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Maties Gymnasium

Group Exercise Manager

Ref. MG/096/0425

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will work as an individual in a team environment to drive the success of Maties Gymnasium and the overall organisation. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the aerobic (group exercise) services provided by the facility, including managing the instructors and taking care of all relevant administration.

Duties/Pligte

• Teaching exercise to music classes as and when required, both as fill- in and scheduled class instructor.
• Effectively managing the Group Exercise budget as prescribed for the Group Exercise Instructors.
• Taking responsibility for new product development initiatives.
• Managing all aspects of staffing within the Group Exercise section, which includes the recruitment of instructors, training and development, performance management, any disciplinary matters, and any administration as required under the guidance of the general manager.
• Preparing monthly and/or weekly reports regarding membership base and usage of all classes.
• Ensuring that all member queries, complaints and compliments are resolved timeously.
• Ensuring that all general administration within the section is completed timeously.
• Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed, established and implemented across the Group Exercise section within the facility.
• Ensuring that all instructors are suitably qualified to teach the respective classes.
• Organising monthly workshops where the sharing of knowledge is encouraged.
• Ensuring that daily, weekly and monthly instructor contact sessions are being held and accurately recorded, including class reviews.
• Implementing and managing an effective Health and Safety process to ensure that the aerobics facilities are neat and tidy at all times, and complying with the Health and Safety regulations.
• Assisting the general manager with any other ad hoc projects.
• Establishing an effective and positive supply chain management system with key suppliers to the facility.
• Adhering to the company's financial and HR policies and procedures at all times.
  
  
  

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Grade 12.
• Related Exercise-to-Music certifications (bootcamps, aerobics, step, spinning, etc.).
• At least two to three years' experience in the health and fitness industry.
• Striving to reach set usage and occupancy targets in line with the strategic objectives of the Gymnasium.
• Being part of the senior management team of the Gymnasium as Head of the Department and Manager on Duty.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent planning, administrative and organisational skills.
• The ability to analyse and solve problems pro-actively.
• The ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Being member-centric.
• Sound knowledge of financial procedures, invoicing and budgeting.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a team within a diverse work environment.
• Good conflict management skills.
• Willingness and availability to work after hours and during weekends.
  
  
  

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• A diploma in management.
• Previous experience in managing instructors will be a distinct advantage.
  
  
  

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate.

Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Maties Gymnasium reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should Maties Gymnasium not contact you within two weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries regarding the job content: Francois Kotze on 021 808 9107, or at [email protected]

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Francois Kotze on 021 808 9107, or at [email protected]

Enquiries regarding technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at [email protected]

Currency ZAR

Commencement Date 01-Jun-2025

Closing Date 16-May-2025

Amount of Travel

Work At Home