Gym Instructor - [Archived Advertisement]

• Casual, ongoing position, immediate start
• Employee discounts program
• $34.33ph (includes 25% casual loading) plus 10.5% Superannuation

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational. 

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.  Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference 

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

City of Melbourne are looking for qualified and enthusiastic Gym Instructors who are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and outstanding customer service, to join the iconic Melbourne City Baths!

As a Gym Instructor you will conduct lifestyle and progress consultations for a diverse range of individuals and groups. You will be required to demonstrate exercises in a professional and user friendly way using your professional customer focused approach. You will have a strong desire of helping our clients to reach their goals, and be someone who can build rapport easily so that our clients build trust for your professional and safe advice and on our programs and services.

In addition to your proven track record, our ideal candidate must have outstanding interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

If fitness is your passion, we want to hear from you!

* Flexibility to work across a seven day roster is essential 

What you will bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Experience undertaking fitness assessments and providing personalised exercise prescription.
• Willingness to conduct on-shift group fitness classes (Circuit, HIIT, Prime)
• Understanding/experience delivering gym based retention strategies
• Skilled in the provision of customer information which outlines the benefits of membership and secondary spending, in particular personal training to prospective customers and/or members, in person, electronically and over the telephone.
• Proven team orientation in the workplace.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the following (or willingness to obtain prior to appointment):

• Minimum Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Personal Training.
• Current Health and Fitness Registration with Fitness Australia.
• A current Provide First Aid certificate - units of competancy:
• HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support.
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid.
• A Working with Children Check (employee)

Additional desirable skills and qualifications:

• Group Fitness Qualification (Aerobics/Aqua Aerobics/Cycling/Les Mills/Boxing/other)
• Experience using TechnoGym MyWellness gym retention systems, Links Modular Services or similar systems/technology.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.  Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.  

*To be considered for this role, you have 3 vaccinations against COVID-19*

How to apply…

Click 'Apply' below

Please address your covering letter to Kirsten Macdonald - Active Experience Team Leader

For further information about the position, please contact Kirsten Macdonald - Active Experience Team Leader: kirsten.macdonald@melbourne.vic.gov.au

We are keen to fill these positions immediately, if you are interested in applying don't delay as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.  

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Monday 6th February 2023.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.