Fitness Coach

The racing world is not just exciting; it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) are at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.

As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services. Our motto is Better Your Bet because increasing profits through Western Australia's own TAB means better returns for the local racing sector and state-wide communities.

Our business is unique, which means we can offer careers which are interesting, challenging and diverse. Our values are important to us so; to be successful, you'll have to share them. We are honest, real and positive and we pride ourselves on achieving great outcomes for our customers. We work hard but have fun while we're doing it. Whatever your passion, our success is a team sport.

The Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) is a 4-year apprenticeship program designed to develop high-performance athletes for a career in racing. During their apprenticeship, apprentices are supported by jockey coaches, industry sports doctor, nutritionist, sports psychologist and fitness coach. 

Jockeys need to maintain a high level of physical fitness to meet the demands of racing. The role of a Fitness coach will be to provide fitness sessions focusing on cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and flexibility exercises for our apprentices to stay in optimal physical condition. While some guidance around diet and weight management can be incorporated into the role, these areas are primarily supported through our jockey coaches and associated partners that specialise and understand the needs of light weight athletes. 

About the role 

• Facilitate fortnightly group training sessions incorporating, Flexibility, Cardio, Strength Training. 
• Liaise with associated partners to support diet and weight management of Apprentice Jockeys (when necessary). 
• Work alongside Jockey Coaches to understand supporting needs.
• Create and facilitate rehabilitation programs (when required).
• Create Fitness Sessions to target key muscle groups. 
• Manage programs and activities which incorporate stress relief, team building and friendly competitiveness.

About You 

• Certificate IV in Fitness or similar 
• Demonstration of remaining accredited and current across fitness trends suitable to industry 
• Ability to create safe fitness programs to support apprentice jockeys to maintaining physical fitness across pre-trials, trials and race riding stages of apprenticeship 
• C Grade Driver's License 
• Working with Children's Check 
• Police Clearance 
• Ability to work alongside Jockey Coaches to understand the needs of apprentices regarding fitness and return from injury

Additional information

This role is a contractor engagement. Candidates are required to have their ABN and will be onboarded as a RWWA contractor, you will be expected to invoice for the work provided. 

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the onboarding process you will be required to provide a satisfactory police clearance and working with children's check as well as other administrative requirements as applicable.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

Applications close Wednesday 26 November 2025