Primary Location Fitness InstructorFostering the health and wellbeing of our guests, visitors and Colleagues is an integral part of our Fairmont The Norfolk culture. We invite you to bring your passion for physical activity to our Health Club facility as a Fitness Instructor and share your enthusiasm with our members and guests in support of a healthy lifestyle! Hotel Overview: Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya’s colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi’s finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 165 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight. Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Health Club Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service Supervise and ensure all fitness services, protocols and procedures are followed Ensure the cleanliness of the fitness area including all equipment Ensure the smooth operation of all equipment through periodic service checks and reporting work orders promptly Plan and conduct fitness exercise sessions, personal training sessions, group training experiences, and in-service education sessions Maintain thorough knowledge of all strength and cardio equipment and their programs as well as the proper use, alignment and safety Maintain professional certifications while continually pursuing a greater degree of knowledge and expertise Provide a high level of guest satisfaction through effective communication Assist in the recruitment, development and training of all fitness staff Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs Follow departmental policies and procedures Follow all safety and sanitation policies Other duties as assigned Employee Status Qualifications: Previous experience as a Fitness Instructor required Certification in CPR and First Aid required Certification in a Fitness related discipline required Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications preferred Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work cohesively as part of a team Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Previous experience as a Fitness Instructor required Physical Aspects of Position (includes but are not limited to): Frequent standing and walking throughout shift Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Visa Requirements: Candidate must be a Kenyan Citizen. APPLY TODAY: Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit ift.tt/1czoDpY to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist! ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits! The post Fairmont Job Vacancy : Fitness Instructor appeared first on Jobs in Kenya. #jobs #kenya
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:09:19 +0000