Aquafitness Instructor

**Aquafitness Instructor**:

- Casual Role - 2 hours per week
- Saturday and Sunday classes 9am
- Great hourly rate

**UQ SPORT**:
At UQ Sport, it’s our vision to be Australia’s number one sporting university and our mission to deliver exceptional sporting opportunities for The University of Queensland (UQ) Community. We’re Queensland’s largest multi-sport facility and have Athletics, Aquatic, Tennis and Fitness Centres, as well as grass and synthetic playing fields, indoor and outdoor multi-sport courts, function spaces and retail outlets. Our membership base spans over 4,000 customers, with a further 7,000 people actively involved across UQ’s 35+ sporting clubs.

We’re firm believers that work shouldn’t be dull and boring Our team is passionate about creating an awesome culture that promotes work-life balance, health and wellbeing, personal and professional growth, and most importantly, fun

Our staff are proud to work at UQ Sport, and it shows in the exceptional work we do. Our not-for-profit organisation delivers almost 400 diverse programs to UQ students, staff and alumni, as well as the general public, across the University’s St Lucia and Gatton campuses.

**ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY**:
This is a rewarding and fun opportunity for anyone dedicated and passionate about aquafitness.

You will need to be engaging with the ability to inspire and energize others. You are a strong team player, and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

**In this role you will**:

- Develop and deliver fun and engaging fitness sessions for your students.
- Provide exceptional customer service to your loyal and dedicated students.
- You will need to have availability to work on weekends - Saturday and Sunday 9am classes.

**To be successful in the role you will have**:

- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)
- Qualification in Aqua Aerobics or Cert III or IV in Fitness (or equivalent)
- Prior experience in instructing aqua classes
- Blue Card
- First Aid and CPR certificate

**WORK PERKS**:

- A friendly work environment that produces amazing teamwork
- FREE access to all UQ Sport venues & FREE equipment hire (Ts &Cs Apply)
- FREE entry to Group Fitness programs (Ts &Cs Apply)
- Discounts on Individual Program Enrollments (Ts &Cs Apply)
- Great discounts on a range of food, beverage and retail items from UQ Sport outlets
- Access to fully subsidised income protection if working over 20 hours per week
- Reimbursement of required qualification renewals (Ts &Cs Apply)
- Support & Resources plus extra discounts with Lifeworks our EAP provider

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

UQ Sport is an equal employment opportunity provider. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe that embracing the differences and expertise in our employees makes us a stronger organization.

**Our Benefits**:
Round here, we’re all about building a bangin’ culture that encourages work-life balance, flexibility, wellbeing, and self-discovery.

We’re passionate about offering work perks that really matter - adaptable work arrangements, free health and fitness, better-than-the-norm entitlements, tailored learning opportunities, product discounts, and more
- Work-Life Balance
- Health & Wellbeing
- Learning & Development
- Fun Stuff & Free Stuff
- Lifestyle Perks

**Work-Life Balance**:
**Work-life balance**:

- 35 hour work week with flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers, with the option to receive half pay and extend your leave
- Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- A day off for your Birthday

**Health & Wellbeing**:
**Health & Wellbeing**:

- FREE Gold (St Lucia) or All Access (Gatton) Membership for all employees, plus one (1) nominated additional person for permanent staff
- FREE professional, confidential coaching and support for you and your eligible family members through our Employee Assistance Program

**Learning & Development**:
**Learning & Development**:

- Admittance to a wide variety of training & personal development workshops
- Up to four (4) days’ Study Leave per year
- Access to a comprehensive online learning & development platform
- Renewal payments for role-essential qualifications and professional memberships

**Fun Stuff & Free Stuff**:
**Discounts & Free Stuff**:

- Salary packaging available on novated leasing, everyday purchases, holiday accommodation and more
- Discounts on full-priced Pro Shop & UQ Shop stock, as well as food and beverages across all UQ Sport venues and managed cafés
- Discounted UQ Community rate on individual program enrolments, including Social Sport
- Additional income opportunities, including casual hours for permanent staff, and work across multiple venues
- Automatic acceptance into UQ Sport’s Income Protection Insurance Group Policy for eligible employees, of which we pay 100