Coach-Fitness- مدرب لياقة

Key Accountabilities

• Design and deliver fitness programs that are safe, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of university students and staff.
• Assess participants’ fitness levels and monitor progress using appropriate testing and evaluation methods.
• Provide proper instruction and supervision to ensure correct exercise techniques and prevent injuries.
• Promote health, wellness, and active lifestyles through education, workshops, and fitness initiatives on campus.
• Motivate and support participants to achieve personal fitness goals and maintain long-term engagement.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety standards, and health regulations within fitness facilities.
• Maintain fitness equipment and facilities, reporting faults and ensuring a safe training environment.
• Collaborate with the Student Affairs Sections, such as student activities and student clinics, to support wellness programs.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, assessments, progress, and incident reports as required.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with fitness trends, research, and best practices.
• Complete any other job-related tasks as assigned by line manager within the expected time limit.
  
  

• Participate in developing the department/college’s operational and business plans, and contribute to its execution, in line with the department/college’s strategy to support the University’s strategic objectives.
  
  

• Provide input to enhance the processes and procedures that help implement relevant best practices.
• Follow all relevant processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions accurately to ensure that job tasks are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
  
  

• Generate relevant reports and ensure that they are prepared timely and accurately, and meet the department’s requirements and standards.
• Operate the required software/hardware accurately and effectively.
  
  

• Students
• Academic and non-academic staff members
• Colleges, departments, and centers
  
  

• Maintenance companies
• Sports equipment suppliers
• Government organizations
• Local/Non-Local Universities
  
  

• Minimum of a bachelor’s in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of UAE experience in similar role, preferably in higher education institutions.
• Experience designing and delivering group fitness classes and individual training programs.
• Familiarity with gym equipment, fitness assessments, and safety protocols.
• Priority is to UAE Nationals.
• Age should not exceed 35 years.
• Extra Certifications (from a recognized fitness organization) will be a plus, such as:
• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• Group Fitness Instructor Certification
• Strength & Conditioning Certification
• First Aid, CPR & AED Certification
  

• Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage students and staff.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor individuals with varying fitness levels.
• Solid instructional skills for demonstrating exercises and correcting technique safely.
• Knowledge of fitness assessment methods and program planning.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Awareness of health, safety, and risk management practices in fitness environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills to adapt programs as needed.
• Basic record-keeping and reporting skills, including use of fitness or tracking systems.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a positive role-model attitude within a university setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.