PART TIME GYM INSTRUCTOR (3 POSITIONS) – UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS & RECREATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 821 PART TIME GYM INSTRUCTOR (3 POSITIONS)

Main Purpose of the job:

Over all responsibilities for the job is to formulate and implement cardio activates/aerobics and physical fitness programs to the students groups, sports teams, UB staff, and outside community. Carry out advanced fitness assessment to client before he/she can prescribe exercise. Responsible for the management of aerobics /cardio equipment and manage the cliental fitness data.

Duties:

The successful candidate will (i) Lead various types of aerobics programmes and activities including: cardio –interval, yoga, Pilates, stretch aerobics, spinning, cardiac fitness, weight training and clinical cardio pulmonary rehabilitation programs and water aerobics. (ii) Ensure class needs are met through class routines and organization. (iii) Work with class attendees   to ensure they ensure they are performing exercise correctly and safely (iv) Ensure class meet appropriate standards. (v) Encourage members to reach their fitness and wellness goals (vi) Share educational information with class participants. (vii) Advice clients on good physical exercise benefits and prescribe exercise relevant to client’s level of fitness. (viii) Keep and maintain client’s fitness progress data. (ix)Keep up to date on safety and fitness trends. (x) Take day to day directions from the fitness gym supervisor. (xi) Attend to any other matters assigned by the Manager Sports and Recreation   

Report to: Manager, Sports and Recreation

Requirements:

(i) Certificate in Fitness, Sports and Recreation studies, Sports Science, Exercise Science or equivalent. (ii) Aerobics instructor certificate. (iii) First Aid certificate in Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. (iv) Excellent physical fitness. (v) Experience in performing the different types of aerobics movements, Pilate, stretch exercise, spinning and weight training (vi) A minimum of 2 years of aerobics instruction. 

How to Apply: Letters of application are to address the job description in order to assist the University to determine suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, fax number and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, any other certificates related to sports and addresses of three referees. Applicants should also submit three (3) reference letters, and inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number and position applied for (ii) submit their references directly to the below address before the stipulated closing date. Applications should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana: Telephone (267) 355-2040/5731.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the West Wing of the Administration Building, Block 108, Office 205

CLOSING DATE:  27 JUNE 2019

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted