Gym Instructor

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East Gippsland Shire Council

Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia

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Gym Instructor

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We Are East Gippsland Shire Nestled in a stunning natural environment, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. East Gippsland Shire Council employs dedicated locals, passionate about supporting the needs of our community.

We're proud to support health, fitness, and wellbeing across East Gippsland — from our modern Health Clubs in Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance to a wide range of programs that help our community stay active and connected. As a Gym Instructor, you'll be part of a team that encourages participation, supports individual goals, and creates a welcoming and professional environment for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you're guiding patrons through tailored exercise plans or helping build a positive atmosphere, your work contributes to a vibrant and healthy community.

The Opportunity: Support day-to-day Health Club operations at the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC), ensuring a safe, engaging, and professional environment for all patrons. You'll deliver tailored exercise programs, supervise gym users, maintain equipment and cleanliness standards, and contribute to a welcoming space that encourages participation and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored fitness assessments and exercise programs to support individual health goals.
• Supervise Health Club patrons to ensure safe and correct use of equipment and exercise techniques.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming gym environment.
• Provide high-quality customer service and contribute to member retention strategies.
• Actively promote the facility's programs and assist with recreation activities as required.

What we're looking for (Key Selection Criteria)

• Possess a high standard of presentation.
• Demonstration of strong customer service focus.
• Prior experience as a Gym Instructor.
• Demonstration of a high level of written and verbal communications skills.
• Commitment to improving and growing the Centre.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate 3 in Fitness
• Registration with Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia
• Current Level 2 First Aid certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Employee Working with Children Check

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you'll love EGSC:

Work-Life Balance:

• Casual roles have flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Pay rate increases annually in October

A Supportive environment:

• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Excited? We want to hear from you Please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 20 November 2025.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Stephanie Ferretti, Health Club Team Leader (BARC)on

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. A valid Working with Children Check is required for applicable positions.