Group Fitness Instructor
Job No:
SSC1646
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
Are you passionate about health, fitness, and helping others thrive? We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic Group Fitness Instructors to bring energy into every workout at our Sutherland Shire Council Leisure Centres! Permanent and casual opportunities available.
Why Join Us?
At Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through accessible health and fitness programs.
Our Leisure Centres serve as a hub for recreation and connection, where individuals can thrive and embrace an active lifestyle.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.
Your Role in our Team
As a Group Fitness Instructor, you will lead safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes, whilst engaging with members and ensuring they feel welcomed and supported in their fitness journey.
- Deliver high-quality group fitness classes that meet industry best practices
- Maintain participant attendance levels and respond positively to feedback
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to enhance service delivery
- Provide professional advice on exercise and healthy lifestyles to our valued customers
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded fitness professionals who are ready to hit the ground running!
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Essential - Certificate III in Fitness (Group Exercise), Current CPR and First Aid Certificates and a current AusActive registration
- Desirable - Additional certifications such as Certified Aqua Instructor, Pilates, Yoga, Spin, Dance based formats eg Zumba or other group exercise disciplines
- Experience in leading group exercise classes, particularly those set to music
- Great communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
If you love working with people, thrive in a team environment, and have a genuine passion for fitness, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 26 January 2026
- Location: You will have the opportunity to teach classes at various Leisure Centres (Sutherland, Engadine and Caringbah)
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of advert closing.
- Package: Permanent Opportunity: $113,000 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation paid pro rata to part time hours worked (Equates to $57.18 gross per hour) and Casual Opportunity: $71.47 gross per hour plus super.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part Time - Hours will be determined based on qualifications and classes available. You will have guaranteed hours each week, along with opportunities in teaching more classes to assist with operational needs. Casual - Shifts available depending on the varying operational needs of the Leisure Centres.
- Applicants must be willing to work hours across a 7 day a week spread, across all 3 Leisure Centres, operating from 5am – 9pm (Monday-Sunday).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Shem Hollands shollands@ssc.nsw.gov.au Team Leader Health & Fitness, for any job specific enquiries
Breanna Rivers via brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
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