Assists clients with advice and practical solutions for losing body fat.

Interviews clients to work out their needs; monitors and corrects imbalances in the body using muscle testing techniques; advises clients on dietary requirements and exercise programs; records clients' weight and measurements; instructs clients on the use of exercise equipment; provides support and counselling.

• Employees work inside in office situations, or may visit private homes or work in other areas associated with health and fitness e.g. health clubs or gyms.
• Work spaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated.

• Sedentary work level.
• Employees frequently sit, walk and stand while communicating with and counselling clients, advising on diet and exercise, weight loss products and carrying out a physical examination.
• Stretching and reaching is not a significant component of this job.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job.
• Heavy lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending squatting or crouching movements are not a significant component of this job.
• Repetitive movements are not a significant component of the job.
• Driving is not required, unless the job involves visiting people in their own homes.
• Use of hand-held objects/equipment will be limited to general office equipment or demonstrating exercise equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of listening, communication, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.