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 further build capacity and to support physicians to provide education and tools to patients to improve self-management. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & 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, Nigeria
The Position
- mDoc needs knowledgeable and dynamic problem-solvers to be part of the firm through its next stage of development.
- We are looking for a Fitness Coach who will run and supervise various fitness and health programs.
- You will assess the physical and health conditions of clients, create appropriate exercise plans, and monitor their improvement.
- You will also explain applicable safety rules and regulations (e.g. use of equipment). Ultimately, you will help our clients have fun and improve their health through exercise.
Responsibilities
- Identify the clients’ fitness level and health
- Oversee completion of exercise routines
- Track clients’ physical progress
- Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries or health issues
- Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions
- 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
- Refer to and promote fitness packages and plans
- Carry out First Aid and CPR if needed
- Follow safety and hygiene guidelines
- Monitor exercising customers and provide fitness assessment and feedback.
- Offer personal training and fitness education according to customer’s health needs.
- Provide personal training and prescribe workout programs for customers.
- Develop workout programs and health promotion programs according to company standards and safe industry practices.
- Assist customers in safe exercising and proper body alignment.
- Address customer complaints and questions promptly and professionally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics.
- Master’s degree and professional qualification preferred.
- Personal motivation to keep fit and the ability to motivate others to do the same.
- Patience and the ability to explain things clearly.
- Understanding of lifestyle, diet and the human body.
- Awareness of safety and good working practices.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following information below to: info@mymdoc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- A Resume or CV
- A 1-2 paragraph response in your email indicating why this job is compelling to you
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