Fitness Coach at mDoc Healthcare Limited

mDoc is a digital health social enterprise that leverages behavioural science, technology, and quality improvement methodologies to provide improved access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs. We are seeking knowledgeable health coaches to join our team. Our goal is to augment the knowledge and capability of healthcare providers and health consumers to ensure longer, happier and healthier lives across sub-Saharan Africa. mDoc aims to build capability further and support physicians in providing education and tools to patients to improve self-management. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare and technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fitness Coach

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Position

• Are you passionate about helping others achieve optimal health and wellness through their fitness goals? mDoc is seeking an accredited, knowledgeable, experienced and tech-savvy fitness coach to provide personal training and fitness instruction to individuals and groups online and in person. You’ll be part of
• Our client's journey from start to finish, assessing their physical and health conditions and goals, co-creating exercise plans tailored to their needs, monitoring their progress and compiling reports.
• To be successful as a fitness coach, you should stay up to date with the latest trends in the fitness industry and be data-driven to provide solutions to your client's fitness needs.
• Ultimately, an exceptional fitness coach will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to add value to a growing organization.
• You are responsible for ensuring that our clients have fun and improve their health through exercise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions in person and virtual.
• Perform virtual assessments
• Support the development and delivery of fitness programs according to company standards and industry-safe practices.
• Identify the client's fitness level and health, provide personal training and prescribe workout programs.
• Monitor and track clients' physical progress and provide fitness assessment and feedback.
• Compile reports that show trend analysis of clients' progressions, etc.
• Utilisation of work tools, e.g. Leverage the Complete health application as a tool to manage members and input data.
• Create workout videos.
• Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries or health issues
• Adopt a holistic training approach (e.g. cardiovascular exercise, strength)
• Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure clients exercise properly and safely
• Handle nutrition and health-related questions
• Carry out First Aid and CPR if needed
• Follow safety and hygiene guidelines
• Address customer complaints and questions promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Must hold an accredited fitness certification
• Bachelor's Degree in a Health-related field required (i.e., Exercise Science, etc.)
• 2+ years of previous Personal Training experience
• Proficiency in computer data entry and Microsoft Office
• Ability to coordinate telephonic communication with clients while simultaneously navigating software platforms and entering data for extended periods
• Ability to synthesise data to make informed decisions about how best to support the client.
• Knowledgeability to quickly learn information around lifestyle-related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and sleep desired
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technology savvy and enthusiastic adopter of work and personal tools.
• Possess honesty and personal integrity.
• Possess passion, ambition, drive, and knowledge regarding the fitness industry.
• Excel in time management, organizational and follow-up skills
• Reliable, professional, computer literate, energetic, and friendly.
• Personal motivation to keep fit and the ability to motivate others to do the same.
• Understanding of lifestyle, diet and the human body.

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & a Cover Letter indicating why this job is compelling to them to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.