Gym Instructor

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking motivated Gym Instructors to join the Health and Fitness team. You will design and deliver personalised fitness programs, lead small group sessions, and support community members in achieving their goals across multiple Yarra Leisure venues.

The role requires Certificate III/IV in Fitness, current First Aid/CPR, WWC checks, and AUSactive registration, with opportunities for professional development and career growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness completed.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Working with Children Check.
• AUSactive Fitness Registration.
• Experience in small group training.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored fitness programs for participants.
• Lead small group sessions across venues.
• Provide guidance to help participants achieve fitness goals.
• Assess participants’ health and fitness levels to tailor programs.

Skills

Small group training

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Fitness program design

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness

Job description

**Gym Instructor (Multiple Roles Available)****Permanent - Part Time (Approx. 12-13 hours per week)****Band 3 - $66,391.90 (Pro Rata) + super*** **Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development*** **Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates*** **Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment**Join Yarra City Council’s dynamic Health and Fitness team as a Gym Instructor, where you'll play a key role in supporting community health and wellbeing across Yarra Leisure facilities. Our community-focused gyms deliver accessible, inclusive and affordable health and fitness programs and services. Successful applicants may be rostered across Yarra Leisure venues including Richmond Recreation Centre, Fitzroy Swimming Pool, Collingwood Leisure Centre and **Collingwood Estate Gym****.**This is not just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference. You'll create tailored fitness programs, lead small group sessions, and provide guidance to help people of all backgrounds achieve their fitness goals. Working within a supportive, tight-knit team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, and a chance to grow your career. If you're passionate about fitness and community impact, this role is your next step.At City of Yarra, we are seeking motivated and skilled Gym Instructors who bring strong interpersonal abilities, a commitment to high-quality customer service, and the capability to design and deliver personalised fitness programs. You will need relevant qualifications, including a Certificate III and IV in Fitness (or equivalent), current First Aid, CPR and Working with Children Check certifications and AUSactive Fitness Registration. Experience in small group training, knowledge of fitness equipment, and the ability to assess participants' health are essential. As part of a dynamic and progressive organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture and staff development to ensure continual growth and positive impact in the community.For further information see the position description or contact **Adam Horton, Health and Fitness Gym Team Leader on 9205 5522 [e-mail]**100008, 100013, 100014, 100111, 100112, 100113, 100328, 705104, 705104, 100750 ~ Gym Instructor Position Description.pdf**Applications close:** on Sunday 18 October 2026, at 11:55pm.In your application, please include/attach your **Resume**, upload all required documents and certifications, and answer the questions addressing the **Key Selection Criteria** (KSC) in the form provided.**Additional Information:** This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.**At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job!** Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.*Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.*