Personal Trainer

ACH Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site flu vaccinations

Free financial & superannuation advice

Wellbeing program including Employee A

Discounts with partner organisations

Salary packaging to maximise take-home

Discounted BUPA corporate health

Job summary

ACH Group in Adelaide is seeking a casual Personal Trainer to design and deliver exercise programs for older adults. You’ll work in the Northern suburbs and visit customers in their homes to tailor programmes that meet them where they are.

You’ll lead individual and group sessions under guidance from an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to promote Healthy and Active Ageing across ACH Group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Trainer, especially with older adults.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong motivational and engagement skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• National Criminal History Check within last 12 months at commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to reach fitness and health goals through tailored activities.
• Create engaging programs that inspire older people to stay active and confident.
• Facilitate individual and group exercise sessions under guidance from an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Build strong relationships with customers, families, carers and Allied Health professionals.
• Champion Healthy and Active Ageing across ACH Group.

Skills

Personal trainer experience

Driver's license

Motivational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Certificate IV in Personal Training or ESSA accreditation

Job description

About ACH Group:

For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose lead roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customers.

About the Role:

If you’re passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference. As a Personal Trainer with ACH Group, you’ll design and deliver exercise offerings that empower older people to stay active, reduce the impact of chronic disease, and enjoy life to the fullest.

This is a casual role with up to 3 regular shifts per week. Based in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. You’ll also take your expertise into the community, visiting customers in their homes to deliver personalised exercise programs that meet them where they are.

What You’ll Do:

• Support customers to reach their fitness and health goals through tailored activities
• Create engaging programs that inspire older people to stay active and confident
• Facilitate individual and group exercise sessions as guided by an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Build strong relationships with customers, families, carers, and Allied Health professionals
• Champion Healthy and Active Ageing across ACH Group

About You:

You’re a skilled, enthusiastic Personal Trainer who genuinely cares about helping older people live a Good Life. You bring energy, empathy, and a commitment to quality care.

You’ll also have:

• Experience as a Personal Trainer (experience with older adults is highly valued)
• A valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong motivational and engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, no older than 12 months at commencement of employment
• Certificate IV in Personal Training or Exercise Scientist accredited with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
• A genuine passion for supporting older people

Bonus points if you also hold a Certificate III in Aged Care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

At ACH Group, you’ll join an inclusive team that supports your development and wellbeing. We offer:

• Ongoing career development, including in-house upskilling, external learning & professional development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive culture where you can be yourself
• Free on-site flu vaccinations
• Free Financial & superannuation advice from HESTA
• A wellbeing program including, free employee assistance, BUPA webinars, corporate volunteering offerings & retail discounts at Charlesworth Nuts, RUNDNA, Zap Fitness, Goodlife, Temple Day Spa
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Discounted BUPA corporate health insurance

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses and $2,650 for meals/entertainment to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (eg. discounted private health).

We embrace diversity and welcome applicants of all genders, ages, cultures, identities, and abilities.