The position

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) is a mission-driven education organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, teacher development, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. We serve a diverse population of students and staff across multiple campuses and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment.

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania operates three schools, offering education from nursery to secondary levels. Our schools are committed to providing quality education that develops a broad set of personal, social, and intellectual skills, with a strong emphasis on independent inquiry and critical thinking.

The roots of Aga Khan schools in Tanzania trace back to the 19th century, beginning with a girls’ school established in Zanzibar in 1905 by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. Today, AKES,T continues this legacy by implementing educational programs that equip students with essential life skills and a strong intellectual foundation, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

Role Overview

AKES, T is seeking a motivated and qualified Gym Instructor to promote physical fitness, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles among students. The role focuses on delivering safe, inclusive, and engaging fitness program while ensuring effective management of gym facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured fitness program aligned with school requirements and student needs.
• Instruct and supervise students in exercises and physical activities, ensuring correct techniques and safe practice.
• Support students in setting, monitoring, and achieving personal fitness goals.
• Assess student performance and progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote healthy living and wellbeing across the school community.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive fitness environment for students of all abilities.
• Supervise gym use, conduct inductions, and support students and staff using the fitness suite.
• Maintain and monitor gym equipment and facilities, ensuring safety and upkeep.
• Support school sports events, extracurricular fitness activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management policies.

The requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Instruction, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Recognised gym/fitness instructor certification (essential).
• First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Gym /fitness training certificates

Experience and Skills

• 2-3 years working experience as a gym or fitness instructor, ideally in a school or youth-focused environment.
• Knowledge of safe exercise practices and student wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work inclusively with students of varying abilities and needs.
• Enthusiasm for promoting a healthy, active school culture.

AKES,T offers a positive and supportive environment where fitness and student wellbeing are valued and encouraged.

• Design and deliver structured fitness program aligned with school requirements and student needs.
• Instruct and supervise students in exercises and physical activities, ensuring correct techniques and safe practice.
• Support students in setting, monitoring, and achieving personal fitness goals.
• Assess student performance and progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote healthy living and wellbeing across the school community.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive fitness environment for students of all abilities.
• Supervise gym use, conduct inductions, and support students and staff using the fitness suite.
• Maintain and monitor gym equipment and facilities, ensuring safety and upkeep.
• Support school sports events, extracurricular fitness activities, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management policies.

• Knowledge of safe exercise practices and student wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work inclusively with students of varying abilities and needs.
• Enthusiasm for promoting a healthy, active school culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Instruction, Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Recognised gym/fitness instructor certification (essential).
• First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Gym /fitness training certificates