Fitness Lead | Albany Stadium Pool

Auckland Council; North Shore; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Well-being focus

Job summary

Auckland Council’s Albany Stadium Pool is seeking a Fitness Lead to support the Team Leader Fitness in building a vibrant, safe, and engaging experience for customers. The role drives outreach, delivers fitness programmes, and provides expertise across services.

The position is permanent full-time (40 hours/week), with Tuesday to Saturday shifts. You will lead a team of instructors and fitness consultants, ensuring exceptional service and strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Group Fitness experience (e.g. BoxFit, HIIT or mobility)
• Personal Training experience
• NZ-recognised fitness qualification (REPs registered)
• Current First Aid certificate

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader with onboarding and training new fitness staff
• Design and deliver outreach programmes to engage the community
• Provide technical and functional expertise on fitness services, programmes and processes
• Cover Group Fitness classes when required
• Manage debt recovery processes related to fitness memberships

Skills

Group Fitness experience

Personal Training

REPs registered

First Aid certificate

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Join Albany Stadium Pool as Fitness Lead, where you'll play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging experience for our customers.

In these roles, you will support the Team Leader Fitness, assisting with the onboarding, training, and development of a team of Group Fitness Instructors and Fitness Consultants who are passionate about helping people stay active and healthy.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the Team Leader with onboarding and training new fitness staff
• Designing and delivering outreach programmes to engage the community and increase participation
• Providing technical and functional expertise on fitness services, programmes, and processes
• Covering Group Fitness (GF) classes when required
• Managing debt recovery processes related to fitness memberships

This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) role working Tuesday to Saturday and a mix of opening and mid shifts. Shifts below.

• Tuesday 5:30 am - 2pm, Wednesday 11am - 7:30pm, Thursday 6am - 2:30pm, Friday 11am - 7:30pm, and Saturday 7:45am - 4:15pm

The shifts are subject to change according to the roster and the needs of the centre, so flexibility is essential.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You'll have experience managing a team within the health and fitness industry and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Group Fitness experience (e.g. BoxFit, HIIT or stretching and mobility)
• Personal Training experience
• A New Zealand-recognised fitness qualification (REPs registered)
• A current First Aid certificate

Your leadership skills, passion for fitness, and ability to inspire others will be key to helping your team exceed expectations. Strong communication skills, a commitment to delivering exceptional fitness programmes, and customer service excellence are essential.

Being tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel will also be an advantage.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

You can find the position description here

Starting rate:Living Wage $32.41/h.Please note, our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:59

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.