Group Fitness Instructor

Join Our Team as a Group Fitness Instructor

Are you a passionate fitness professional who thrives on motivating others and delivering fun, high-energy group workouts? Do you love creating a positive and welcoming fitness space for all ages and abilities?

We're on the lookout for dynamic Group Fitness Instructors to lead a range of group fitness sessions, with an emphasis on Barre, Les Mills Body Step and Body Pump, across our state-of-the-art facilities at the Ivanhoe Aquatic and Olympic Leisure Centre.

You’ll have flexibility to cover a variety of classes as required during weekday and weekend, including early morning and evening.

Why you’ll love this role and what you’ll do:

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you’ll energise and inspire participants of all fitness levels, helping them build strength, confidence, and community through engaging group workouts. Whether you’re leading a high-intensity class or guiding a gentle circuit, your role is about making movement enjoyable, safe, and effective.

You’ll conduct safe, appropriate and engaging group fitness classes within format guidelines.

You’ll:

• Plan programs and exercise routines in accordance with the abilities and fitness of the participants.
• Provide instruction in accordance with industry standards, program guidelines and accepted practice.
• Ensure that the participants in the group fitness programs act in a responsible and safe manner.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professional conduct.
• You’ll be working with like-minded colleagues to serve Banyule Leisure members and the wider Banyule community, working at a lovely facility with friendly members.

What you’ll bring/what we are looking for:

• A current registration with Physical Activity Australia or AusActive.
• A current Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
• A current C.P.R Certificate.
• Certificate III in Fitness (desirable).
• Les Mills Body Step and Body Pump certification as well as Barre certification (highly desirable).
• A sound knowledge of Group Fitness exercises and instruction, health and fitness techniques, first aid, resuscitation and public safety requirements.
• Sound liaison skills are required in dealings with Leisure, Council staff and Management.
• Availability to cover a variety of classes on weekdays and weekends, including early morning and evening (highly desirable).

What’s on offer

• Hourly rate of $72.96
• Casual opportunity – fit shifts around your work, study, or availability.
• Work at Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre or Olympic Leisure centres
• Supportive and engaging team
• Benefits include professional development and access to gym facilities

Mandatory Qualifications:

• CPR certificate
• Fitness Registration
• Current Level 2 First Aid

Pre employment checks:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police checks)
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with children check

How to apply:

Applications close: 19 May 2025 at 11.45pm. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position. Please also respond to the three job specific questions as part of the application form.

For further details about this position, please take a look at the position description. If you have any questions, please call Erlina Dowling on (03) 8673 4369 for a confidential chat.

Why choose Banyule? Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or emailemployment@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

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Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

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Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.