Exercise instructor / personal trainer
Industrial Strength and Fitness

Industrial Strength and Fitness is a community-focused gym dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals through strength training, functional fitness, and supportive coaching. This placement provides students with the opportunity to experience how a professional fitness facility operates, while learning about customer service, gym management, and exercise support in a real-world environment. Students will work alongside qualified trainers, gain insights into the fitness industry, and develop practical skills to support their future career pathways.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Initiative and enterprise
• Planning and organising
• Self-management
• Learning
• Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
• Workplace communication and teamwork in a professional fitness setting
• Customer service and client interaction skills
• Safe handling and maintenance of gym equipment
• Time management and organisational skills
• Understanding of fitness programming and training methods
• Professionalism and responsibility in the workplace

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will have the opportunity to spend time with experienced professional staff, assisting in the following example task and duties under supervision:

• Assisting trainers with setting up and packing away equipment for classes and personal training sessions
• Greeting members and providing friendly customer service
• Supporting clients with safe use of equipment under supervision
• Helping maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the gym environment
• Observing fitness assessments and training sessions
• Assisting in basic admin or reception duties (e.g. bookings, class schedules)
• Participating in team discussions around programming and client support

It's important for work placement students to ask questions, seek guidance, and follow instructions from their supervisors to ensure they are performing their duties safely and effectively.

Student Requirements

Positive, friendly attitude and a strong passion for the fitness, sports and recreation industry

Dress Requirements

Suitable attire for a gym environment (activewear, enclosed runners)

Special Transport Requirements

The student would be required to make their own way to the work site.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness