Exercise Trainer (Senior Gym)

Roles & Responsibilities

At NTUC Health, our primary goal is to "add life to years", promoting and building communities of "ageless seniors".

As an Exercise trainer, you enhance the quality of life for seniors by helping them maintain or maximise their physical capabilities and enabling them to live a purposeful life.

You will need to:

• Deliver group fitness classes tailored for senior adults, focusing on components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility, including use of HUR exercise machines.
• Adapt and modify exercises to accommodate various fitness levels, physical conditions, and individual needs, ensuring safety and effectiveness for all participants.
• Provide clear and encouraging instruction with proper form cues and safety precautions to prevent injuries.
• Build rapport with seniors and genuinely care about their progress and well-being.
• Handle basic administrative tasks on IT systems such as tracking class attendance and reporting any incidents or concerns to management.

You should:

• Have at least 1-2 years of experience teaching group fitness classes, with a specific focus on or passion for working with the senior population.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable, understanding the unique challenges and goals of senior clients.
• Be physically able to demonstrate exercises and lead an entire class session.

Qualifications

It would be great if you:

• Have a Certificate in Basic Exercise Science or equivalent qualifications.
• Are a creative and innovative instructor who can introduce new and fun activities to keep participants engaged.
• Have experience with a variety of senior-friendly class formats, such as Chair Yoga or Tai Chi.

Other Information

You should definitely join NTUC Health if you like a culture with:

• Structured training to help you manage your clients confidently in their exercise sessions.
• Open feedback channels.
• Strong relationships with regional health systems and integrated services (active ageing, daycare, nursing home, community care).
• Innovative pilot projects with MOH and AIC for seamless community rehab (Osteoarthritis, Parkinson's classes).

Location(s):

• Radin Mas/ Bishan/ Serangoon Central (Deployment location will be confirmed upon shortlisting)

Tell employers what skills you have

Childcare
Organizing Trainings
Safety Practice
Fitness Training
Flexibility
Endurance
Group Training
Health Care Systems
Community Health Services
Fitness Instruction
Gather Feedback
student attendance
Elderly Care
Community Based Rehabilitation