Group Fitness Instructor

Multiple casual positions available
- Casual Sessional Hourly rate of $72.96
- Join a vibrant and energetic team
- Be involved in 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)
- Experience with Les Mills especially Body Step and Body Pump (highly desirable)
- 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

**Mandatory Pre-employment screenings**:

- Pre-employment medical/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: Thursday 26 September 2024 at 11.45PM.
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**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
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- 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.