Group Fitness Instructor

At the Y our vision is simple – Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World

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

Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre (GRAC) is a brand new, state-of-the-art recreation centre located in Traralgon, Victoria. We run a variety of fitness and swim programs and memberships to suit adults and children. So whether you're looking for a new gym, group fitness classes, personal training, lap swimming or swimming lessons - we have something for everyone. Our facilities and pools cater to people of all abilities and our qualified staff are ready to help to reach your fitness and nutrition goals.

About the Role

As our fitness instructor, you will be responsible for leading a variety of group fitness classes and coaching a wide range of clients. 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.

At GRAC, 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 + Super.

About You

As our Group Fitness Instructor you will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for health and fitness. You will possess exceptional communication skills and can effectively motivate and inspire clients to achieve their fitness goals. 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.

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 group fitness classes to be successful in this role.

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate III in Fitness or approved equivalent
• Certificate IV in Fitness or approved equivalent (completed or working towards completion)
• Current Fitness Australia Registration, or approved equivalent
• CPR certificate
• First Aid certificate
• 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!