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Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer

Wellington Shire Council
Bairnsdale Full-day Full-time

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Position No. 772CasualBand 3 - $41.34 per hour, plus 11.5% statutory superannuation (If applicable)
Availability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends is essential
Are you passionate about helping people and getting results? We are seeking an experienced & dedicated Personal Trainer/Gym Instructor with flexibility and availability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends. A Certificate IV in Fitness & current registration with a governing Fitness Body (e.g. AusActive), along with working experience within a leisure facility is preferred. Additional qualifications in Les Mills programs and/or specialised Group Fitness Instruction e.g. Pilates, Yoga, Boxing is also highly valued.
As our ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in gym operations, personal training, specialised group training and group fitness instruction and be extremely motivated, proactive and passionate about health and fitness.
This role involves supervising gym patrons, developing programs and conducting fitness assessments and ensuring that all aspects of the facility are well presented and maintained. If you hold a Certificate IV in Fitness, then this role will also be required to facilitate and manage a personal training portfolio and bootcamps.
There will be ad hoc times where you may be required to facilitate and instruct group fitness classes, therefore experience and confidence in delivering these types of sessions would be advantageous.
Working closely with people is a critical part of the role; you will utilise your excellent communication skills and your ability to build rapport with customers on a daily basis.
If you are someone who is looking to further your career in the fitness industry, thrives on helping people change their lives and enjoys working as a part of a positive and energetic team, then we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below:
Relevant industry experience and qualifications (Certificate III in Fitness essential, Certificate IV in Fitness preferred).Knowledge of safe and effective exercise techniques, along with the skills and equipment required to develop fitness programs that align with clients’ goals and abilitiesHighly motivated with the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach.Hold a current First Aid, CPR certificate and Working with Children Check.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland
Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 18 May 2025.
Please note: Potential candidates may be required to perform a practical demonstration of their skills as part of the interview process.
10 May 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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