Group Fitness Instructor - Casual

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Our Key Venues section oversees all of our aquatic and leisure centres. We deliver first-class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation, and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and commitment to safety.

We are looking for motivated, experienced, and energetic individuals who have a passion for providing safe and engaging classes to join our Key Venues team as Aqua Group Fitness Instructors for our aquatic and leisure centres at:

•    Blacktown Aquatic Centre
•    Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
•    Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton.

Position purpose:

Casual Group Fitness Instructors are required to instruct a range of group activities for a variety of target markets, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants. 

We are looking for Group Fitness Instructors qualified in:

•     Les Mills
•     Group Fitness – freestyle
•     Aqua Group Fitness.

If you have a passion for group fitness, and are driven to exceed member expectations, then this is the role for you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Accredited Fitness Leader (Fitness Australia/ AUSactive, Fitrec, Physical Activity Australia or equivalent)
• Current CPR Certificate
• Experience working both within a team environment and as a ‘self-starter’
• Experience of working with schools, corporate groups, sporting clubs and/or associations
• Current Working With Children Check.

Desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Accredited Group Fitness Instructor (eg. Step)
• Accredited Les Mills Instructor
• Accredited Aqua Instructor
• Accredited Boxercise Instructor
• Accredited Yoga Instructor
• Accredited Pilates Instructor.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• For non-teaching hours, the entry level for this position starts at $32.1663 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• An hourly class rate applies at $60.00 for this position
• Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
• Trainee rates apply for applicants under 19 years of age
• Casual working hours
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable),11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, EASY TO USE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing Date:            Friday 5 April 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact Officer:        Steven Tripney on 8822 6026

INTERNAL REF:        Casual