Health and Fitness Coach

At a Glance

Work type: 20 hours a week 
Salary: $70836.23 to $77981.32 (pro-rata) + 12% superannuation
Employment Type:  Part Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 20 September 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement.

About the role

This position is a key member of Council’s health and wellness team within our aquatic centre and will be responsible for the delivering a safe, enjoyable, and hygienic facility to the community and user groups on the gym floor. 

The successful candidate will need to have flexibility and willingness to across the centres opening hours of 5:30am – 9:00pm. 

 In this role you will:

• Ensure that the Health and Wellness areas of the facility, including equipment, are well maintained and any maintenance issues are actioned or reported in a timely manner through the established process.
• Gym floor supervision of facility users, promoting the correct and safe use of equipment.
• Carry out initial fitness assessments and review members’ individual programs – referring onto Personal Trainer appointments for focussed individual support.
• Assist with member enquiries and lead conversion to strengthen to financial and social outcomes
• Planning and implementing fitness programs to achieve both short- and long-term goals of our members. Ensure that fitness programs are designed specific to the member’s needs and have an emphasis on safety. 
• Plan and instruct circuit style group exercise sessions ensuring the safety of participants and surrounding patrons. 

What’s on offer

We are offering 3x 20-hour permanent part-time opportunities, with a competitive remuneration package from $70836.23 to $77981.32 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

Please outline your availabilities in your application and your Cover Letter.

 Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes: 

• Flexibility: Flexi‑time scheme (eligible roles), additional leave over the Christmas period
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, LinkedIn Learning

About you

The successful candidate is someone who brings: 

• Experience working with gym members in a similar facility, experience working taking gym floor circuit classes with up to 20 members per class,
• Passion for fitness and working with members to deliver high level customer service in a fitness setting. 
• Experience in working as part of a team in a health, wellness or fitness environment. 
• Knowledge of fitness testing and exercise programming 
• Established networks in the sport, recreation and fitness industry

The successful candidate will need to have flexibility and willingness to across the centres opening hours of 5:30am – 9:00pm. 

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences: 

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness 
• AUSactive National accreditation as a Personal Trainer 
• Current Australian First Aid (Level 2) and Current CPR Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Clearance

Want to know more? 

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work. 

Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description.  

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Sunday 20 September 2026. Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please outline your availabilities in your application and your Cover Letter.

Please upload:

• Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.

A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to [email protected] to confirm that your WWCC is in progress.

Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks.

• Criminal history check:  A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 
•  Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. 

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility: Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.