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Gym Instructor
2026-04-07T14:09:23+00:00
Mount Kenya University
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
8

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

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Education, Skills & Experience;

Must have:

  • Certificate in Gym Instruction /Fitness Instruction from a recognized academic institution.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • KCSE certificate
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a gym, fitness center, or wellness facility.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Finance, Administration and Marketing (FAM)

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Instruct clients on proper use of gym equipment and exercise techniques
  • Design personalized fitness programs based on clients’ goals and fitness levels
  • Conduct fitness assessments and monitor client progress
  • Supervise gym floor activities to ensure safety and adherence to procedures
  • Provide guidance on exercise routines, weight training, and cardiovascular workouts
  • Motivate and support clients to achieve their fitness goals
  • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of gym equipment
  • Respond to emergencies and administer first aid where necessary
  • Lead group fitness sessions such as aerobics, stretching, or strength training
  • Educate clients on basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices
  • Enforce gym rules, policies, and safety standards
  • Maintain records of client programs, attendance, and progress
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • Instruct clients on proper use of gym equipment and exercise techniques
  • Design personalized fitness programs based on clients’ goals and fitness levels
  • Conduct fitness assessments and monitor client progress
  • Supervise gym floor activities to ensure safety and adherence to procedures
  • Provide guidance on exercise routines, weight training, and cardiovascular workouts
  • Motivate and support clients to achieve their fitness goals
  • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of gym equipment
  • Respond to emergencies and administer first aid where necessary
  • Lead group fitness sessions such as aerobics, stretching, or strength training
  • Educate clients on basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices
  • Enforce gym rules, policies, and safety standards
  • Maintain records of client programs, attendance, and progress
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Ability to design personalized fitness programs
  • Ability to conduct fitness assessments
  • Ability to supervise gym floor activities
  • Ability to provide guidance on exercise routines
  • Ability to motivate clients
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of gym equipment
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and administer first aid
  • Ability to lead group fitness sessions
  • Ability to educate clients on nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices
  • Ability to enforce gym rules and safety standards
  • Ability to maintain records
  • Certificate in Gym Instruction /Fitness Instruction from a recognized academic institution.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • KCSE certificate
professional certificate
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Vacancy title:
Gym Instructor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Education]

Jobs at:
Mount Kenya University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 21 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

Read more about this company

Education, Skills & Experience;

Must have:

  • Certificate in Gym Instruction /Fitness Instruction from a recognized academic institution.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • KCSE certificate
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a gym, fitness center, or wellness facility.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Finance, Administration and Marketing (FAM)

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Instruct clients on proper use of gym equipment and exercise techniques
  • Design personalized fitness programs based on clients’ goals and fitness levels
  • Conduct fitness assessments and monitor client progress
  • Supervise gym floor activities to ensure safety and adherence to procedures
  • Provide guidance on exercise routines, weight training, and cardiovascular workouts
  • Motivate and support clients to achieve their fitness goals
  • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of gym equipment
  • Respond to emergencies and administer first aid where necessary
  • Lead group fitness sessions such as aerobics, stretching, or strength training
  • Educate clients on basic nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices
  • Enforce gym rules, policies, and safety standards
  • Maintain records of client programs, attendance, and progress
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 21 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 07-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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