Health and Fitness

THE ROLE

Do you have a passion for fitness and love helping others achieve their health and wellbeing goals? Are you looking to join an organisation that values your expertise, supports your growth, and makes a positive impact in the community every day?

If so, here's your opportunity to join YMCA South Australia as a Health and Fitness/Group Fitness Instructor At the Y, we believe in empowering people to live healthier, happier lives through movement, connection and community. Based at Port Lincoln Leisure Centre, you'll play a key role in motivating participants, promoting wellbeing and supporting members to achieve their health goals by delivering engaging classes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Health and Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Work as a team member to provide the very best health and fitness advice through consultation in a friendly atmosphere
• Supervision of Health Club users, providing technical advice, support and encouragement
• Ensure Health Club users are conforming to Health Club etiquette guidelines
• Conduct safe, appropriate and effective programs that are within your scope of practice
• General cleaning and tidying of Health Club and areas associated with your work area

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Deliver high quality Group Fitness classes within all prescribed program formats / guidelines
• Ensure the required Group Fitness Studio is set up and class is ready to start as per scheduled time, and studio is packed up at end of class
• Ensure the health and safety of all participants
• Foster a sense of belonging and build rapport with participants

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Y

Successful candidates for our Health and Fitness/Group Fitness Instructor role will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working with Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked/lived overseas in the last 5 years)
• Certificate III or IV in Fitness or Group Exercise Leader certification
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR
• (HLTAID011) Provide First Aid

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at

THE BENEFITS

• Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together
• YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services
• Health and Wellbeing - Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support.
• Career Growth Opportunities - A cultureof empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.

HOW TO APPLY

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nathan Reichstein on or at

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via Apply Now You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Applications close 19th November 2025.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We ensure all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.15 – $51.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 19/11/2025