Group Fitness Instructor

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is seeking energetic casual Health and Fitness Trainers to deliver engaging group fitness classes at Max Parker, Birrong and Roselands. You’ll work with diverse participants and adapt formats like HIIT, Zumba, and Pilates to different fitness levels.

Required qualifications include a Certificate III in Fitness, CPR and First Aid, and Working with Children Check where applicable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Fitness required.
• Certifications for class formats delivered encouraged.
• CPR and Senior First Aid certificates required.
• Working with Children Check required if 18+.
• Fitness registration with an Australian-based organisation required.
• Experience delivering group fitness in nominated formats.
• Strong communication and ability to engage participants.
• Ability to adapt exercises for varied fitness levels.
• Availability for flexible hours including weekends/public holidays.
• Evidence of unrestricted Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate correct technique and provide modifications for different abilities.
• Create a welcoming environment that encourages participation.
• Monitor participant wellbeing and respond to safety concerns.
• Set up, pack down and check class equipment.
• Complete required documentation and report incidents or equipment issues.
• Work collaboratively with the Leisure and Aquatic Services team.
• Refer to the position description for full duties.

Skills

Group fitness experience

Communication skills

Motivation & engagement

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Bankstown NSW

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW, delivering a wide range of services to one of Sydney’s most diverse communities.

We’re looking for passionate and energetic Group Fitness Instructors to join our Leisure and Aquatic Services team as casual Health and Fitness Trainers at Max Parker, Birrong and Roselands.

If you love bringing people together through movement and creating classes that keep participants coming back, we want to hear from you!

The role

You will deliver engaging, inclusive and well-structured group fitness classes that support participants of different fitness levels and abilities.

We’re particularly interested in instructors qualified and experienced in one or more of the following:

HIIT

Dance fitness, including Zumba

Pilates

Whether you specialise in one format or teach several, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise and personality to our community.

Casual shifts may be available Monday to Sunday, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, across Max Parker, Birrong and Roselands.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Demonstrate correct technique and provide modifications for different abilities.

Create a welcoming environment that encourages participation.

Monitor participant wellbeing and respond to safety concerns.

Set up, pack down and check class equipment.

Complete required documentation and report incidents or equipment issues.

Work collaboratively with the Leisure and Aquatic Services team.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have:

Certificate III in Fitness, minimum qualification.

Relevant qualifications or certifications for the class formats you deliver.

Current CPR and Senior First Aid certificates.

Current Working with Children Check, if you are 18 years or over.

Current fitness registration with an Australian-based organisation.

Experience delivering group fitness classes in your nominated formats.

Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage participants.

Ability to adapt exercises to suit different fitness levels and abilities.

Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Evidence of full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Recruitment process

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete online screening/testing and attend an Engagement Centre as part of the recruitment process.

Pre-employment checks will include reference checks, verification of qualifications and clearances, and a medical assessment.

Please ensure your relevant fitness qualifications, class certifications, CPR, First Aid, fitness registration and Working with Children Check are current and ready to provide.

The hourly base rate for this opportunity is $37.80, Grade D, Step 1, plus 25% casual loading and 12% super. Where you facilitate Group Fitness Classes, you will be paid $70.00 per hour and where you facilitate Personal Training sessions, you will be paid $60 per hour (inclusive of your ordinary hourly rate, 25% casual loading, any applicable penalty, and an additional payment).

If a group fitness class or personal training session runs for less than one hour, the applicable hourly rate will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

For all other work performed outside of facilitating Group Fitness Classes and Personal Training, the ordinary hourly rate plus 25% casual loading will apply.

Submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and upload your resume, cover letter and WWCC.

In your cover letter, please outline the class formats you are qualified to teach, your relevant experience, availability and preferred locations.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require support with your application or throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au.

Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

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