Group Fitness Instructor - Northern Sydney

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

Enterprise Agreement leave

40+ Locations across NSW/QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor for casual roles across NSW, including Waitara area. You will assist with development and implementation of exercise programs to enrich the lives of our clients, focusing on seniors with a person-centred approach, including water exercises and balance training.

Reporting to the Health & Wellness team, you will promote safe, engaging sessions, adapt activities to individual abilities, hold a Certificate 3 in Fitness with current First Aid,

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating seniors exercise programs and water exercises.
• Knowledge of falls prevention for seniors and ability to adapt sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise programs for clients.
• Facilitate group fitness classes for seniors.
• Monitor safety and adapt sessions to participants’ abilities.

Skills

Facilitating seniors exercise programs

Water exercise instruction

Program planning & evaluation

Communication & motivation

Falls prevention knowledge

Workplace safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Certificate 3 in Fitness

First Aid certificate

Job description

• Location - Waitara and surrounding suburbs
• Casual role- minimum 3 days per week
• Pay rate – $41.80 per hour + superannuation + casual loading charges
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and more than 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We're committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Fitness Instructor to join our team! Reporting to the Business Manager of our Health and Wellness Team, you will assist with the development and implementation of exercise programs to enrich the lives of our clients. Following the Catholic Healthcare Community Services Health & Wellness Program guidelines to facilitate engaging classes including light cardiovascular, strengthening, flexibility, coordination and balance training. You will understand the importance of respect, trust and empathy and have the skills to communicate effectively and motivate our clients to live a healthy and active lifestyle, assisting them to live their best life.

To be successful in this role you'll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Current Drivers Licence and a registered and insured motor vehicle
• Previous experience in facilitating seniors exercise programs, particularly water exercises
• Experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating fitness programs
• Flexibility to adjust and adapt exercises to suit individual participants abilities and goals as required
• Understanding of the exercise principles in Falls Prevention for seniors
• Ability to monitor individuals throughout the classes and adapt programs where necessary
• Educate, support and nurture participants during the classes to provide a meaningful, supportive and fun exercise environment
• Understanding of the different forms of exercise suitable for seniors and the ability to be able to teach/facilitate these safely within the sessions
• Understanding of when to refer individuals to other supports if required such as other Catholic Healthcare Services, physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, Doctors etc.
• A strong work ethic along with a sense of fun
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• A Certificate 3 in Fitness (or equivalent) & current First Aid certificate or willing to obtain
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.