Gym Instructor - Part-time

Hamilton City Council are here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians, to become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant and inclusive city. This role is based at Hamilton Pools. We are a high-performance team with a clear purpose – to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians.

He angituutanga | The opportunity

Our Gym Instructors are the driving force behind a safe, supportive, and high‑energy gym floor environment. They play a vital role in creating a welcoming space where members feel confident, motivated, and empowered to achieve their health and fitness goals.

These positions are based exclusively at our Waterworld facility, where you will actively engage with members on the gym floor, provide guidance on equipment use, and support a wide range of fitness journeys. From assisting beginners to refining technique with experienced gym‑goers, your presence ensures every member feels supported, safe, and inspired. As a Gym Instructor, you bring enthusiasm, approachability, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed, confidently interacting with members and offering advice, encouragement, and tailored support both on the gym floor and through well‑designed training programmes. A key part of this role is designing and delivering personalised gym programmes tailored to individual goals, abilities, and experience levels, helping members progress effectively and safely. Your primary responsibility is to maintain a safe environment, ensure correct exercise technique, and proactively engage with members to enhance their overall gym experience. You will also be required to support group fitness classes as needed, contributing to a varied and rewarding instructing experience.

In addition to your on‑floor duties, you will also be responsible for key administrative tasks. This includes developing and updating gym programmes, supporting membership sign‑ups, and responding to member enquiries via email in a timely and professional manner. Your ability to balance these responsibilities ensures a seamless and high‑quality experience for our members both in person and behind the scenes.

You will have the skills to adapt exercises and programmes to suit individual needs, ensuring accessibility for all fitness levels. Whether helping someone build confidence with equipment, creating a structured plan to achieve their goals, or motivating them through challenging sessions, you are there every step of the way. You also celebrate progress, acknowledge effort, and reinforce positive habits that keep members coming back.

We are seeking a trained or experienced fitness professionals who leads by example. We have two position available - Monday - Friday 5:30am-12pm (30 hours per week) and Sunday 9am-3pm and Monday - Wednesday 2-8pm (24 hours per week).

If you are passionate about health and wellbeing, thrive in a people‑focused role, and enjoy being active on the gym floor, this role is for you. You’ll support new members as they get started, develop personalised programmes to guide their journey, motivate regulars to push further, confidently deliver or support group fitness classes when needed, and manage administrative responsibilities with professionalism and care, maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere throughout the gym.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Certificate in Personal Training or equivalent
• Experience within the fitness industry
• Current first aid certificate

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

The pay rate for this role $28.97 per hour. 

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou| What we offer

You’ll have access to a range of benefits (HCC) including: 

• Full free access to our Gym and Pool facilities - enjoy a swim when you finish up for the day!
• Opportunities for professional development
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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Applications close on the 8 June 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.