Health & Fitness Instructor

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership to MUSAC

Access to brand new Health Club and泳泳池

Flexible shifts

Inclusive work environment

Staff discounts on university merch

Job summary

Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre is seeking an Internal and External Health & Fitness Instructor to deliver group training, assist members and help maintain facilities.

You will provide high-quality customer service, run premium group sessions, complete inductions, and ensure gym etiquette while complying with safety and reporting maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Fitness or recognised equivalent.
• Experience as Fitness Instructor with ability for high-level exercise prescription and small group training.
• Working with Children Check required and First Aid/CPR up to date.

Responsibilities

• Drive member engagement with retention tools and exemplary service.
• Deliver group training sessions and gym inductions; provide member advice and enforce gym etiquette.
• Perform cleaning duties, report maintenance issues, and complete CRM administrative tasks.

Skills

Small group training

Customer service

Exercise prescription

Communication

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Fitness

Job description

Macquarie University – Macquarie University NSW

Customer-focused Health & Fitness Instructor delivering group training, member support, and facility upkeep at a leading university sports centre MUSC.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HEALTH & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Health and Fitness Instructor

U@MQ

Sport & Recreation > Coaching & Instruction

• Fun, friendly and supportive work environment


• Access to brand new Health Club and swimming facilities.


• Great workplace flexibility with morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts.

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Help our members achieve their health and fitness goals.

LONG DESCRIPTION

The Role

The Health & Fitness Instructor role requires you to be customer focused at all times and use your industry expertise and training to provide exceptional service to our members in a professional and timely manner.

Duties

• Drive engagement by using member retention tools and providing exceptional customer service.


• Deliver premium group training sessions, gym inductions, provide members with advice, and enforce gym etiquette.


• Perform cleaning duties as required, report maintenance issues, and complete administration tasks via CRM software.


• Assist with member enquiries and elevate complaints where necessary.


• Available for opening, closing, and weekend shifts.

Skills & experience

• Certificate IV in Fitness or recognised tertiary education equivalent.


• Demonstrated experience as a Fitness Instructor with a proven ability for high-level exercise prescription and small group training.


• Additional accreditation in specialised programming/training desirable but not essential.


• Exercise Professional Registration.

This role requires a Working with Children Check, current First Aid & CPR. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

About Us

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) is a multi-purpose venue. Located at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, our facility includes a heated indoor and outdoor pool, fully equipped health club, group fitness classes, squash courts, multi-purpose sports halls, gymnastics hall and 4 professional playing fields that cater for various university and community-based programs.

Benefits of working for Campus Life

• Join a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant team


• Engage with members from the broader community as well as the university and students.


• Free gym membership to Macquarie University Sport & Aquatics Centre.


• Competitive above award hourly rate.


• VIP membership to the Campus Life outlet loyalty program and a 25% discount on Macquarie University merchandise.


• Access to Macquarie University Library, (borrowing, printing, computer access and databases).


• Access to employee flu shot program.

Applications Close:

17/11/2026 11:59 PM

Please contactKatrina Shaw(Fitness Services Coordinator) at ************@mq.edu.au if you have any specific questions regarding this position.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.