Description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Personal Trainer specialising in Basic Self-Defense to join our team in Cape Town. In this role, you will help clients build physical fitness, mental resilience, and practical personal safety skills. You will design and deliver customised, one-on-one or small-group training programs that blend traditional fitness conditioning with foundational, real-world self-defense techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Custom Training: Assess client fitness levels and safety goals to design personalizsed training programs.
Technique Coaching: Teach foundational self-defense mechanics, including situational awareness, striking, de-escalation, and escape tactics.
Fitness Conditioning: Incorporate functional strength, agility, and cardiovascular training to improve clients' overall physical capability.
Safety Management: Ensure all practical training sessions are conducted safely, using proper protective gear and controlled techniques.
Client Motivation: Provide an empowering, supportive, and non-intimidating environment for clients of all fitness levels.

Requirements & Qualifications

Certification: Certified Personal Trainer (e.g., HFPA, ETA, trifocus, or equivalent) and/or a recognised qualification/black belt equivalent in a relevant martial art (e.g., Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in personal training or coaching defensive tactics.
Skills: Strong communication skills, deep knowledge of anatomy and functional movement, and the ability to teach complex movements simply.
Clearance: Valid First Aid/CPR certification (advantageous)

What We Offer

Flexible working hours based on client bookings.
Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development.
Please let us know
Your expected salary (hourly rate/session rate etc.)
Any equipment you will require from us.

Please Send your resume/CV