Special Class Instructors

Instruct specialized fitness classes and promote membership.

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UNON - United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Monday 4 Dec 2023 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Instruct specialized fitness classes and promote membership.

You have:

  • High School Certificates/Diploma is required.
  • Certificate in Zumba/Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Taekwondo, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapella, Barre, Aqua Aerobics.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience from a reputable organization/setting is required in teaching Zumba/Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Taekwondo, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapella, Barre, Aqua Aerobics.
  • Qualifications and knowledge of fitness and products and equipment is required.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

To offer excellent services to client's satisfaction and sort to encourage growing repeat business.

Service must be in tandem with the standard operating procedure of the profession while instructing.

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports program implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Program UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is in the office of United Nations Office at Nairobi, Central Support Services (CSS), Commercial Operations Unit (COU). Under the supervision of the Unit Chief – Sanjita Sehmi, the incumbent provides specialized support services to help ensure the smooth functioning of the UN Recreation Centre.

The UN Recreation Centre (UNRC) is open for membership to UN staff members and the diplomatic community. The UNRC has over the years recognized the need to keep pace with the growing sophistication and demands of members, so it offers a sports facility that meets their fitness and health goals. The facility has a state-of-the-art gym, with separate cardio as well as weights section and is equipped with Technogym machines. All the equipment is of the highest quality, well designed ergonomically and bio-mechanically precise.

UNRC is seeking for instructors to provide professional Zumba / Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Tae-Kwando, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapu Ela, Barre, Aqua Aerobics, Tai Chi fitness classes and program design to United Nations Recreation Centre members and guests. The incumbent works towards creating excellence in the fitness centre reporting directly to UNRC Manager.

Responsibilities will include.

• The instructors will be teaching special classes like Zumba / Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Taekwondo, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapella, Barre, Aqua Aerobics. • The instructor works towards creating excellence in the Fitness Centre reporting directly to UNRC Manager. • Responsible for preparing exercise classes and ensuring the studio/Aerobics room, are clean, getting it ready suitable for client use. • Promoting fitness classes to both members and non-members for purposes of increasing or sustaining membership. • Have a client database or profile in his record for purposes of reference. • Advice clients on health and fitness related matters. • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

High School Certificates/Diploma is required.

Certificate in Zumba / Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Taekwondo, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapella, Barre, Aqua Aerobics.

A minimum of 2 years' experience from a reputable organization/setting is required in teaching Zumba / Aqua Zumba, Salsa, Rhumba, Yoga, Spin, Taekwondo, Pilates, Aerobics, Cross-fit, Acapella, Barre, Aqua Aerobics.

Qualifications and knowledge of fitness and products and equipment is required.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to adapt a class for different fitness levels? This question assesses the candidate's adaptability and understanding of varied client needs. Provide an example highlighting how you modified exercises or provided alternatives.
How do you promote your classes to attract new members? The interviewer wants to know your marketing and promotional skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure the safety of your clients during workouts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you track client progress and tailor programs for individual needs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful client transformation you facilitated? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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