Fitness Instructor

About the Role

The Fitness Instructor position is based at the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, a luxury resort embodying authentic hospitality and inspired by Thai culture. This role supports the Recreation Centre operations by delivering professional fitness services aligned with the brand's goals and high standards.

Location Highlights

Located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE's northernmost emirate, the resort offers a tranquil environment with easy access to desert, beach, and mountain activities. The setting provides a pristine eco-friendly sanctuary on the Arabian Gulf, ideal for adventurers and nature lovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the Recreation Centre in a business-focused professional manner, achieving established targets and performance standards.
• Conduct personal training sessions for guests and members.
• Lead daily fitness and sports group classes such as HIIT, stretching, boot camp, and boxing, both complimentary and paid.
• Organize monthly fitness and wellness events including special occasions like Full Moon events.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the fitness center and its equipment, stepping in for Recreation Attendants as needed.
• Provide assistance across all recreation areas when required.
• Ensure the highest customer service standards at all times.
• Create and deliver tailored exercise plans for guests.
• Offer guidance and corrections to guests performing exercises improperly.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe workout environment.
• Evaluate program success through participation rates and guest feedback, reporting insights to management.
• Communicate clearly to guests regarding available fitness events.
• Foster effective collaboration with other resort departments.
• Adhere to correct accounting procedures for collecting and recording fees related to sports and recreation activities.
• Be ready to undertake additional recreation-related duties as assigned by management.
• Contribute to driving departmental revenue through proactive service delivery.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certified fitness instructor recognized by an accredited body.
• Understanding of exercise methods including strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and injury prevention.
• Capability to design safe and effective fitness programs for individuals and groups.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational abilities.
• Physically capable of demonstrating fitness exercises accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills paired with a professional demeanor.
• Basic proficiency with computers to manage client records and scheduling.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic or additional languages is a plus.