Fitness Instructors

About us

There's nothing Gold Coasters love more than getting outdoors and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, we are dedicated to helping our community achieve their health and fitness goals in a world class environment.

Our modern gyms and functional areas feature an extensive range of resistance machines and free weight equipment. Members enjoy access to group fitness classes each week ranging from high intensity, low impact, mind body, and aqua classes, as well as amazing pool and aquatic facilities.

About your new role

As a fitness instructor with the City, you will foster a positive culture among members and staff, promoting a range of fitness and recreation activities. The role involves conducting fitness assessments, creating personalised programs with health screenings, and leading effective Group Fitness classes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service, engage with members to enhance their experience, and ensure the fitness centre remains a safe and welcoming environment, with proper equipment usage and safety standards maintained.

For more information, including role responsibilities, please view the position brief on our website.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Access to 350 fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

• A stable working environment with job security

• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

• Free parking

• Uniform, tools and PPE provided

• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

Interested?

To apply, click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Please upload your resume along with a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes make you a strong candidate for this role. Be sure to specify your preferred location and whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time position.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.