Group Fitness Instructor

Multiple casual positions
- Hourly rate $71 includes 25% loading
- Join a vibrant and energetic team
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing Initiatives

Join the Banyule Leisure team as one of our Group Fitness Instructors. Our centres feature pools for lap swimmers and learners, a spa and sauna, a fully equipped gymnasium and group fitness areas. The role will work over two centres - Ivanhoe Aquatic and Olympic Leisure Centre.

**About the Role**:

- You will conduct safe, appropriate and stimulating group fitness classes.
- Ensure that the participants in the group fitness, aqua and circuit programs act in a responsible and safe manner.
- Maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct.
- Adhere to the rules and regulations of the health and fitness facilities.
- Plan programs and exercise routines in accordance with the abilities and fitness of the participants.
- Provide instruction in accordance with industry standards & program guidelines.
- Record and report all incidents and accidents.
- Record and report required maintenance of equipment.

**Skills, experience and certificates**:

- Certificate III in Fitness (desirable)
- Current registration with Physical Activity or Fitness Australia
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate (current)
- CPR Certificate (current)
- Demonstrate commitment to our values
- A sound knowledge of Group Fitness exercises and instruction, health and fitness techniques, first aid, resuscitation and public safety requirements
- Drivers licence

**Mandatory Pre-employment screenings**:

- COVID 19 vaccination certificate
- Functional Capacity Assessment
- Police Check
- Working with Children's Check

**How to apply**:
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below to discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact **Erlina Dowling Tel: 8673 4369 **for a confidential conversation.

**_Applications close: Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 11.45PM. _**

**_Why Choose Banyule City Council _**

**_Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. _**

**_Our Values: _**_Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. _**

**_We offer: _**
- **_Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements _**:

- **_Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area) _**:

- **_18 weeks of paid parental leave _**:

- **_Study assistance _**:

- **_Award-winning learning and development opportunities _**:

- **_Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport _**

**_Diversity Statement: _**_Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community. _**

**_To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's _**_Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 _**_. _**

**_Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: _**_Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history. _**

**_Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all. _**

**_Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: _**_Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children. _**

**_Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives. _