Gym Instructor

City of Kingston Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading included

Job summary

Kingston is recruiting Gym Instructors for casual roles at Waves Leisure Centre and Mordi Aquatic Centre in Melbourne. You will provide member consultations, tailor training programs, and guide exercise technique with safety as a priority.

Opportunities to offer Personal Training sessions are available and paid at sessional rates. You’ll contribute to a welcoming, well-presented Health Club and support member enquiries while assisting with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated gym-floor experience delivering member consultations and training plans.
• Experience planning and delivering small group training sessions.
• Ability to demonstrate exercise technique and advise on safe equipment use.
• Experience tailoring communication to different fitness goals and knowledge levels.
• Strong customer service and effective handover during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver member consultations and develop personalised training programs.
• Explain exercise techniques and safe equipment use to members.
• Plan and run engaging small group sessions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming Health Club environment.
• Respond promptly to member enquiries and feedback.
• Complete routine admin and accurate records; coordinate handovers.
• Access personal training opportunities paid at rates.
• Build client base through offering PT sessions.

Skills

Gym-floor experience

Member consultations

Small group training

Exercise technique guidance

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness

First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

CPR Certificate

Tools

N/A

Job description

• Join a collaborative, customer-focused team that creates welcoming, safe and engaging fitness environments

• Bring your practical gym-floor experience to a community-focused fitness team.

• Casual opportunities supporting community fitness across our leisure centres

• $39.62 per hour inclusive of casual loading (plus superannuation)

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre & Mordi Aquatic Centre

About the role

As a Gym Instructor, you’ll use your practical experience to help members work towards their fitness goals through individual consultations, tailored programs, clear exercise guidance and engaging small group training.

This is a member-facing gym-floor role: alongside coaching, you’ll respond to enquiries, complete records and help keep the Health Club clean, safe and welcoming.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are also keen to deliver Personal Training. (Personal training opportunities are optional and paid at sessional rates).

We're recruiting now for these exciting opportunities, with successful candidates anticipated to start closer to the opening of the new Mordi Aquatic Centre

What you’ll deliver:

• Deliver member consultations and develop and review personalised training programs tailored to individual goals and needs

• Explain and demonstrate exercise technique and safe equipment use, adapting your communication to members’ knowledge and confidence

• Plan and deliver engaging small group training sessions

• Contribute to cleaning and maintaining a safe, well-presented Health Club environment

• Respond promptly and respectfully to member enquiries and feedback

• Complete routine administration and accurate records, communicate clearly at handover and support shared gym-floor tasks

• Access optional Personal Training opportunities, paid at sessional rates, with the potential to build your own client base. Personal training experience is desirable, not essential

Essential experience and capabilities

• Demonstrated practical gym-floor experience delivering member consultations and developing and reviewing individual training programs

• Experience planning and delivering small group training sessions

• The ability to demonstrate exercise technique and give clear, practical guidance on safe equipment use

• Experience adapting your communication and support to members with different fitness goals, knowledge and confidence

• Respectful customer service, clear communication and a constructive approach to member enquiries and feedback

• The ability to managecoaching, enquiries and routine tasks during a shift, while supporting colleagues through reliable handovers and shared responsibilities

Qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness

• Current Fitness Industry Registration (desirable)

• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate

• Current CPR Certificate

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Georgia Keady, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator,

Aquatic & Leisure [e-mail]

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [e-mail]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why Work for Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Working with us offers a range of benefits, including flexible work options, access to learning and professional development programs, and strong career development opportunities. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program, host social club events, and offer a convenient location close to public transport with free onsite parking.

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

The ability to manage coaching, enquiries and routine tasks during a shift, while supporting colleagues through reliable handovers and shared responsibilities