Do you want to make a positive impact in your community while earning for your future? We are looking for some awesome Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to complete our team.
Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.
Take the plunge to come join our passionate fitness team. We have opportunities for qualified Les Mills Instructors, Freestyle Group Fitness Instructors, Aqua Aerobics Instructors and Personal Trainers. If you have daytime availability, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
You will become part of an inclusive team that delivers first class fitness programs. You will have the opportunity to work across our Ripples Leisure Centres in St Marys and Penrith, with flexible hours that can fit around your life.
You’ll also be part of an organisation that truly cares about people, both in our community and our workplace. We want you to be your best self and we have a proven track record of providing development opportunities that can help you get there.
If you’re looking for a rewarding job with generous pay, then apply now and see where a career with Council can take you.
About the role
The position will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the Ripples Member Retention Strategy. Key duties include proactive program supervision to ensure the safety of staff and customers at all times, program prescription to a wide variety of customers and the development and delivery of the Group Fitness Timetable programs.
The purpose of this role is to positively engage with members in the Fitness Services Team and provide a holistic approach to fitness and development opportunities including programming.
Essential criteria
- Current AUSactive Professional Registration or equivalent
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
Desirable criteria
- Aqua Aerobics/ WETS qualification
- Les Mills qualification
- Older Adults trainer qualification
- Children/Adolescents trainer qualification
- Strength & Conditioning Accreditation
Commencing salary: $27.74- $32.11 per hour, plus casual loading and $25.00 per hour instructor allowance where applicable
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Sherin Ibrahim, Team Leader- Fitness, on 4732 8036.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
