Group Fitness Instructor

4 months ago

Parramatta, Australia City of Parramatta Full time

Nestled in Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (the PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta’s burgeoning CBD district.

We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 1200 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together. In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, we put our people first – whether they’re staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve – to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.

Your next career move is here

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC). 

Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for the delivery of engaging, quality group fitness activities within Council’s aquatic and wellness facilities across a seven day a week programming calendar from early morning to evenings. 

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

  • Deliver quality, evidence-based health and wellness group fitness in response to community and customer needs and demand.
  • Provide variety in both class design and music selection.
  • Maintain fitness qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to on-going Group Exercise education, including presenting a subject matter expert mindset to customers.
  • Ensure consistent high levels of communication, public relations and customer service to all Health and Wellness customers
  • Create a positive and motivating atmosphere for all participants

About you

The successful candidate should have experience in teaching and delivering classes for up to 20 members per class, a passion for fitness and the ability to provide high quality customer service in a fitness class setting. We are looking for Instructors available to teach weekday classes from early morning to midday.  

Required Qualifications include:

  • Certificate III in Fitness for Freestyle Group Fitness Aqua Fitness (Including Aqua modules), Cycle Boxing, or
  • Group Exercise Leader (GEL) for pre-choreographed programs certified to teach Les Mills programs that may include Body Combat, Body Pump and RPM, or
  • AUSactive Approved Professional Pilates Courses or Registered Yoga Professional certified to teach specialist programs

Along with the following

  • Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
  • NSW Working with Children Check

Desired experience and skills include:

  • 1 – 2 years demonstrated experience in teaching to large numbers
  • Experience teaching classes to diverse communities 
  • Experience working in a busy aquatic or fitness environment, preferably in a Local Government setting
  • Ability to work as part of a team including knowledge sharing and contributing to program initiatives
  • Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise.

What’s on offer

We have several positions available and are offering an attractive hourly rate plus 25% casual loading, and weekend penalty rates.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more) 

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Brett MacPherson on bmacpherson@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Important additional information

City of Parramatta has a shutdown period from Monday 25th December 2023 till Sunday 7th January 2024. Your applications will be reviewed upon our return in the new year.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Come as you are

Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that. Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are – whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Diversity at City of Parramatta, please email diversitycop@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Please, note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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