Fitness Instructor

DESCRIPTION

Accommodation - Shared Staff

Contract duration - 7 months

MAIN FUNCTION

In line with MSC Cruises policies and procedures and under the supervision of the Spa manager, the Fitness instructor/Personal trainer is responsible for receiving Guests with a warm disposition

Providing consistent professional fitness class and personal training sessions in order to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction and revenue.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, and fluency in at least 2 of the following languages: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
• Experience in a gym with both personal training and group exercise classes.
• Previous cruise ship experience is desired
• Any other courses such as Tai Bo, yoga, pilates, circuit training, body balancing, spinning, Les Mills certificates are only a bonus, but not essential
• Yoga certification/degree
• 1/ PT training certificate or Sport academy diploma
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Any other language is considered as advantageous.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Fitness Instructor conducts gym/aerobics demonstrations and classes to all guests, including demonstrations of how to use gym/fitness equipment
• Assists the Spa Manager in monitoring guests’ reviews, actively making frequent suggestions to aim and implement new ideas to increase guests’ interest and participation to stimulate sales
• Maintains a clean, well-organized, fully stocked fitness area
• Develops good relationships with guests
• Follows safe work routines at all times and notifies Senior Spa Manager/Spa Manager of any dangerous or unsafe places within their assigned place of duty
• Has good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Promotes the spa, treatments, services, seminars and retail, promotions and discounts available
• Handles guests’ questions and concerns professionally and courteously