Aqua Exercise Instructor

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. 

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

South Gippsland SPLASH is owned by South Gippsland Shire Council and managed by YMCA Victoria. As a YMCA community centre, we understand the needs of our members and visitors. We work with a number of community, sports and government bodies to offer opportunities for all our participants. YMCA is the leader in community and recreation facility management. We aim to provide the best in community care and services. Facilities include 25m indoor pool, leisure pool, toddler pool and stadium.

About the Role

As our fitness instructor, you will be responsible for leading a variety of dry-based Group Fitness and Aqua Exercise classes and coaching a wide range of clients through your sessions. You must have exceptional communication skills to effectively inform and demonstrate the benefits of participating in our classes. You must also be organised to ensure that our classes run smoothly and efficiently. Candidates with experience in establishing well planned Deep Water and Gentle Water exercise classes will be highly regarded.

At South Gippsland SPLASH, we pride ourselves on our supportive and energetic environment, and we are looking for an instructor who can bring their own positive energy to our team. If you are ready to inspire and motivate others to achieve their fitness goals, then we want to hear from you.

This is a casual position, with an hourly rate of $53.84 per hour + super.

About You

You’re fun and energetic with a passion for fitness and aqua aerobics. You will possess exceptional communication skills and can effectively motivate and inspire clients to achieve their fitness goals through Aqua Exercise and Group Fitness classes. You will have a deep understanding of various training styles and methods and can cater to the needs of a wide range of clients during our classes and be able to develop rapport with our community.

Our ideal candidate is also highly organised, able to manage their time effectively, and can ensure the smooth running of our classes.

Above all, you will be a team player who can bring your own positive energy and enthusiasm to our team!

You will need experience in taking Aqua Exercise classes to be successful in this role.

Essential Qualifications

• SISSS00127 Aqua Exercise Instruction
• AUSTSWIM Aqua Licence
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Current AUSactive Registration
• 20 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) every two years, in order to maintain your accredited Fitness Industry registration.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button now!