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Head of Exercise to MusicVirgin Active South Africa • Cape Town, ZA
Head of Exercise to Music

Head of Exercise to Music

Virgin Active South Africa • Cape Town, ZA
7 days ago
Job description

Your Purpose...

  • The ETM is responsible for the development, recruitment, training, programming, and delivery of quality assurance across all ETM programs.
  • This role will also be responsible for identifying and establishing exercise partnerships and present at wellness, fitness and other related events as required.
  • Sits on global ETM team.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

  • To oversee the creation of the Virgin Active concepts.
  • Ensure current concepts are kept up to date and delivered at a gold standard level as well as bringing forward ideas for new concept initiatives.
  • Lead the project management of concept rollouts following the “Product Roll Out” plan.
  • Continuously evaluate concepts making changes based on performance, member feedback, & industry trends
  • Create learning & development content for concepts – including learning flow, facilitator guides & manuals.
  • Line manages a team of concept “Leads” to ensure coverage across all clubs each month – focusing on concept standards, instructor development, and quality assurance.
  • Create a coaching pathway from foundation to master level for each concept.
  • Create an experiences / workshops / events calendar for each concept.
  • Create a culture where the community becomes raving fans of the program.
  • Create programs / workouts for Online filming.
  • Deliver Concept courses within the Academy.
  • To represent Virgin Active in marketing, PR, trade shows, conferences, and events as our SA expert
  • To personally deliver 4 club classes per week
  • Drive commercial viability of GEX
  • Monthly and quarterly GEX reporting and management of GEX dashboard packs
  • People leadership responsibilities which include, the recruitment, development, coaching and performance management of the regional leads
  • VASA shall have the exclusive right to your services internationally. You shall not engage or provide your services with any other fitness professional or facility, without express written permission.
  • We can’t live without… (Minimum Requirements)

  • A Formal Fitness Qualification / s relevant to ETM
  • 5-8 years’ experience within a senior management role
  • People management experience
  • Passion for Music & Dance
  • You know how to implement GEX programs and love doing it
  • A highly regarded group exercise reputation with members and fellow instructors
  • Flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule.
  • An inclusive ethos and values system
  • Exclusivity with the Virgin Active Wellness Clubs brand
  • Commercial knowledge and experience
  • We’d like you to have… (Attributes)

  • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
  • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
  • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
  • Must be motivated to achieve success.
  • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
  • A Growth mindset
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
  • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
  • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
  • Action orientation
  • We’d love you to have… (additional skills)

  • You are driven to achieve your own goals and you love motivating others.
  • You leverage your life experience and charismatic personality to help members and coaches experience physical, mental and emotional breakthrough moments.
  • You’re confident and cool under pressure.
  • You’re an athlete and performer.
  • You speak eloquently and can engage and connect with anyone.
  • You thrive on exceeding targets.
  • You are so connected to the industry that you can predict future opportunities.
  • You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet, and you roll with the punches when things change
  • Wellness knowledge, to engage and inspire others to take a holistic approach to wellness.
  • The ability to be agile.
  • The ability to be collaborative.
  • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)
  • Closing Date  09 March 2026

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