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Gym Instructor

Organization: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES,T)
Location: Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Sector: Education / Social Development

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About the Organization

Aga Khan Education Services (AKES,T) is a mission-driven education provider focused on:

• Academic excellence
• Inclusivity and pluralism
• Teacher development
• Holistic student growth

The organization operates three schools (nursery to secondary level), promoting:

• Critical thinking
• Independent inquiry
• Personal and social development

Its legacy dates back to 1905 in Zanzibar, founded by Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III.

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Role Overview

AKES,T is seeking a motivated and qualified Gym Instructor to promote:

• Physical fitness
• Student wellbeing
• Healthy lifestyles

The role focuses on delivering safe, inclusive, and engaging fitness programmes while ensuring proper management of gym facilities and equipment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured fitness programmes aligned with student needs
• Instruct and supervise students, ensuring:
  • Correct techniques
  • Safe exercise practices
• Support students in setting and achieving personal fitness goals
• Assess performance and provide constructive feedback
• Promote healthy living and wellbeing across the school
• Create a safe, inclusive fitness environment for all ability levels
• Supervise gym usage and conduct inductions
• Maintain and monitor:
  • Gym equipment
  • Fitness facilities
• Support:
  • School sports events
  • Extracurricular fitness activities
  • Wellness initiatives
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Health & safety standards
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Risk management procedures

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Fitness Instruction
  • Physical Education
  • Sports Science
  • or related field
• Recognised gym/fitness instructor certification (essential)
• First Aid & CPR certification (preferred)
• Additional fitness training certifications (advantage)

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Experience & Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience as a gym/fitness instructor (school/youth setting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Safe exercise practices
  • Student wellbeing
• Excellent:
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students of diverse abilities
• Passion for promoting a healthy, active lifestyle

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Why Join AKES,T?

• Supportive and positive work environment
• Focus on student wellbeing and holistic development
• Opportunity to contribute to a healthy school culture

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Application Instructions

Submit:

• Detailed CV
• Cover letter

📅 Deadline: 15 May 2026
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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