Fitness Instructor
Ever dreamt of working as a Fitness Instructor whilst travelling the world? With the Onboard Spa Company, you
have the opportunity to train and gain experience as a Fitness Instructor onboard some of the world's most
luxurious cruise ships.
Required Qualification
YMCA Level 3, ETM, Yoga and Pilates preferably with 6 months working experience
Required Qualifications for Australia and New Zealand
Training while at the Academy:
All staff complete the following Guest Service Modules:
- Module 1: Great Customer Service
- Module 2: Assertiveness
- Module 3: Time Management
- Module 4: Work Life Balance
- Module 5: Handling Conflict in the work place
- Module 6: Customer Complaint Systems
- Module 7: Customer Service Surveys
Fitness Instructors will also complete the following:
- Pilates and Yoga
- Exercise to Music
- BCA testing
- Personal training review
- Nutrition
- Fit ball
- Body Conditioning
- Meditation Classes
- Stretch & Relax Classes
- ChiBall Programming
- Gravity
- Zumba
- Push and Lift
- Bosu
- Kinesis
- Seminar Training
Employee testimonials
Johan van der Werff, Fitness Instructor
Ship: Queen Ventura
My name is Johan van der Werff and I’m from South Africa. I am an Onboard Health and Fitness Director onboard the PO
Ventura. I have been working at sea for 5 years.
This is a great ship and we have a big variety; state of the art fitness equipment. I enjoy working on this ship as
it has a real diversity of itinerary’s that always keeps your mind busy when it comes to planning your next cruise.
The view from the gym is just amazing with a 180-degree ocean view.
We offer a wide range of class programs, individual consultations, nutrition, health and wellbeing advice. I have to
admit that the working hours are long but it is well rewarded when you bring in your share.
Adam Bright, Fitness Instructor
Working on a ship is completely different to a land based environment. With an ever changing number of guests and
constant training, I am continuingly developing new ideas and ways of helping others improve their lives. Working
within a spa as opposed to just a gym means I am surrounded by positive and professional experts across a range of
fields. This always means that if I cannot help a passenger with a particular concern, I am always confident that I
can refer them to a team member who can and will
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