Fitness Instructor

The Y Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

State-of-the-art facility

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking a dedicated fitness professional to design and deliver tailored exercise plans for members at our wellness-focused facility in NSW. You’ll conduct consultations, inductions and assessments, while supervising the Health Club floor to ensure safety, engagement, and high service standards.

You will also provide expert guidance on fitness, nutrition and injury prevention, support group fitness programs and contribute to wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Fitness is the minimum qualification.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certifications.
• AUSactive Registration or ESSA Accreditation as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalized exercise programs for members.
• Conduct fitness consultations, inductions, and assessments.
• Supervise the Health Club floor, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Provide expert advice on fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention.
• Support group fitness programs and promote wellness initiatives.
• Champion The Y NSW’s vision of healthier, happier, and connected communities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

First Aid (HLTAID011)

CPR (HLTAID009)

AUSactive Registration or ESSA Accreditation

Job description

Ku-ring-gai is renowned for its active, family-oriented community, with a strong focus on health, education, and lifestyle. With high participation in recreational activities and a growing demand for premium fitness services, this is your chance to work in an area that values wellness and quality experiences.

Ku-ring-gai is renowned for its active, family-oriented community, with a strong focus on health, education, and lifestyle. With high participation in recreational activities and a growing demand for premium fitness services, this is your chance to work in an area that values wellness and quality experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver personalized exercise programs for members.
• Conduct fitness consultations, inductions, and assessments.
• Supervise the Health Club floor, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Provide expert advice on fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention.
• Support group fitness programs and promote innovative wellness initiatives.
• Champion YMCA NSW’s vision of healthier, happier, and connected communities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a values-driven organization that prioritizes honesty, respect, caring, and safety.
• Access ongoing professional development and training.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility serving a community that values health and wellbeing.
• Enjoy a supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth.1

About You

You’re self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about helping people live healthier lives. You thrive in a fitness environment and bring energy, professionalism, and fun to everything you do.

• Certificate III in Fitness (minimum requirement).
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certifications.
• AUSactive Registration or ESSA Accreditation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build rapport with diverse members.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Fitness, group fitness qualifications, or specialist knowledge in injury management.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

More info: Safeguarding @ the Y