Fitness Instructor

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Exercise Program Coordinator - Seniors to join our team. As a key member of our Health and Wellness Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing exercise programs to enrich the lives of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement exercise programs for seniors, including light cardiovascular, strengthening, flexibility, coordination, and balance training.
• Facilitate engaging classes that cater to the needs and abilities of our clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of our exercise programs.
• Monitor client progress and adapt programs as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our clients.

Requirements:

• Current Certificate 3 in Fitness (or equivalent) and current First Aid certificate.
• Previous experience in facilitating seniors exercise programs, particularly water exercises.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluating fitness programs.
• Flexibility to adjust and adapt exercises to suit individual participants' abilities and goals.
• Understanding of exercise principles in Falls Prevention for seniors.
• Ability to monitor individuals throughout the classes and adapt programs where necessary.
• Educate, support, and nurture participants during the classes to provide a meaningful, supportive, and fun exercise environment.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Not-for-profit tax benefits, so you pay less tax.
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Long Service leave after 5 years.
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers.
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move.

We welcome applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued, and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.