Fitness Instructors

Multiple casual positions $44.66 per hour plus Superannuation Include your availability Monday-Sunday as part of your application in your CV Join our Hume Leisure team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The position of fitness instructor is responsible for providing high quality fitness and recreation opportunities to residents and visitors in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment through the provision of professional health club supervision and services. What you’ll be doing: Represent the Hume Leisure purpose to Activate, Connect and Empower our community, demonstrating our trademark by being United in Purpose, Proactive in Action, Inclusive by Nature and Unrivalled in Performance in all interactions with members, guests, colleagues and the broader community. Ensure customers health and safety are maintained at all times through the highest standard of customer supervision. Ensure the fitness area, equipment, fixtures, fittings and amenities within the program area are maintained in a clean, safe, hygienic and tidy manner. Conduct gymnasium/program instruction in an effective, efficient and responsive manner, with the target being to offer the highest standards of instruction. Work within leisure to actively market/promote programs, facilities and centre services to members across the Hume community. Maintain a high standard of expertise in safety procedure, first aid, physical health and conditioning by regular re-training. Thoroughly assess the physical and health capabilities of gymnasium users and prescribe programs appropriately. Follow the member fitness journey process and remain up to date with Hume membership apps. Regularly check internal communication platforms and stay up to date with the latest updates across Hume Leisure Centres. Actively engage, build rapport and recruit members for fitness appointments. Participation within special events across leisure as necessary. Must be flexible and be able to work within all centre trading hours. Work harmoniously with the public while at the same time ensuring that the behaviour of customers within the Centre does not offend other users or cause damage to Council property. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Demonstrated experience in operation of a gymnasium including pre-exercise checks, fitness assessment, program prescription, supervision and equipment maintenance. Knowledge and skills to ensure fitness and programs area is a safe environment for patrons and staff. Current recreational trends particularly in the fitness area. Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly. Demonstrable ability to supervise the safe operation of a gymnasium. Must be flexible and be able to work within all centre trading hours. The ability to maintain concentration and alertness during extended periods of duty The ability to effectively convey their knowledge of fitness safe practice and education to customers. The ability to perform and demonstrate First Aid and CPR appropriately and effectively Courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Public health and safety issues. Required Certifications & Qualifications: Minimum Certificate III Fitness Current Working with Children's Check (Employee) Current fitness registration with Aus Active, Physical Activity Australia or equivalent First Aid (HLTAID011) Certificate and CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate Current driver’s license Desirable: Certificate IV Fitness or higher. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. For any queries, please contact us at . Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.