Group Fitness Instructor

Nestled in Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (the PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta’s burgeoning CBD district.

We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 700 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together. In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, we put our people first - whether they’re staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve - to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.

**Your next career move is here**

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).

Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for the delivery of engaging, quality group fitness activities within Council’s aquatic and wellness facilities across a seven day a week programming calendar from early morning to evenings.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

- Deliver quality, evidence-based health and wellness group fitness in response to community and customer needs and demand.
- Provide variety in both class design and music selection.
- Ensure consistent high levels of communication, public relations and customer service to all Health and Wellness customers
- Create a positive and motivating atmosphere for all participants

**About you**

Required Qualifications include:

- Certificate III in Fitness for Freestyle Group Fitness Aqua Fitness (Including Aqua modules), Cycle, Boxing
- Or Group Exercise Leader (GEL) for pre-choreographed programs certified to teach Les Mills programs that may include Body Combat, Body Pump and RPM
- Or AUSactive Approved Professional Pilates Courses or Registered Yoga Professional
- Certified to teach specialist programs that may cover Zumba, Les Mills, Cycle, Pilates (Reformer and Matt), Yoga, Aqua and Boxing
- Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check

Desired experience and skills include:

- 1 - 2 years demonstrated experience in teaching to large numbers
- Experience teaching classes to diverse communities
- Experience working in a busy aquatic or fitness environment, preferably in a Local Government setting
- Ability to work as part of a team including knowledge sharing and contributing to program initiatives
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise.

**What’s on offer**

We have several positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate of $37.43 plus 25% casual loading, and weekend penalty rates.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

**Important additional information**

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

**Come as you are**

Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that. Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are - whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.