Group Fitness Manager

Job description

Turn Energy into Impact - Lead Instructors, Ignite the Studio and Inspire Members to Move. The Opportunity At Goodlife Health Clubs, group fitness is where energy, community and results come together. As a Group Fitness Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind that experience - leading, mentoring and developing a team of passionate instructors who bring the studio to life every day. You’ll champion group fitness across the club, building excitement around classes, driving member participation and creating an environment where people feel motivated, welcomed and inspired to move. From shaping a dynamic timetable to launching new initiatives, you’ll ensure every class delivers real value for our members and keeps them coming back for more. Working closely with the club leadership team, you’ll help create a vibrant fitness culture where instructors feel supported, members feel connected, and the studio becomes one of the most powerful drivers of engagement in the club. This role is perfect for a passionate Group Fitness professional with at least two years of industry experience and leadership experience (this could come from other industries) who’s ready to step up, lead from the front and inspire a community through movement. At Goodlife, a single class can change someone’s entire day - and sometimes their life. Must be available: Mondays - 9:00am-2:00pm Wednesdays - 10:00am-3:00pm Key responsibilities: Attracting and recruiting Group Fitness Instructors who live and love fitness Managing and timetabling up to 100 Group Fitness classes weekly Help new Group Fitness Instructors become a part of the team by coaching, motivating and inspiring them. Building a culture where your team loves to come to work and members love to work out. Create a fun and focused club experience by organising, marketing and running group exercises that meet the needs of our members. Continue to raise the Goodlife standard by running Group Exercises that are energetic, focused, and professional. Manage Group Fitness budgets and prepare related reports. Act as a role model, motivator, and a Goodlife brand ambassador. Provide an expert Goodlife experience at every touch point - Acquisition, integration and visitation. Willingness to comply with and carry out all implemented Work Health and Safety related activities and processes To be successful in this role you will need: A passion for and significant experience as a Group Fitness Instructor, ideally Les Mills or studio style. Have previous managerial experience in a health club or gym and a passion for developing people to perform at their full potential. Registration with Fitness Australia First Aid and CPR certifications Cert III in Group Exercise Instruction What we can offer you: A career in the fitness industry is a career like no other. With Goodlife Health Clubs, the actions you take every day will inspire others and positively impact the health, well-being and confidence of people across your community. In addition, we offer: Competitive hourly rate + super Registration to Les Mills Group Fitness Management training Discounted and complimentary Les Mills module training Les Mills quarterly workshops Reform (our in-house Reformer class) training Mentorship and development with a Senior Group Fitness Manager A free all club access, 24/7 Goodlife membership Additional benefits include anniversary leave days and an additional free gym membership for friends and family as part of our recognition for service awards You’ll join a high-energy team that celebrates wins, supports each other, and thrives on helping members achieve incredible results Career opportunities with Fitness and Lifestyle Group - Asia Pacific's largest diversified fitness group - develop your career across our brands, locations and disciplines This is a part-time role of 20 per week. About Goodlife Health Clubs: As Australia's premier, privately-owned fitness organisation, Goodlife Health Clubs is in a unique position to kickstart your career in the sector. We currently operate 97 premium clubs in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia - providing improved health, well-being and a sense of accomplishment to more than 270,000 members. Our members enjoy access to industry-leading gym facilities, innovative group fitness classes and bespoke personal training solutions - empowering people throughout Australia to live the Goodlife. As both a service provider and employer our mission is simple: Move people to achieve great things. Apply Now! Please click 'Apply' to submit a resume and cover letter that details your experience, attributes, and achievements. Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: At Fitness and Lifestyle Group we bring positive energy and attitude to work every day, we are proud of who we are and who we work for. We don't just accept individuality; we encourage it and acknowledge the value diversity and inclusivity brings to our organisation. We pride ourselves on empowering our team to be their authentic self at work. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people of all ages, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with a disability and from other diverse backgrounds. About Fitness & Lifestyle Group: Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) is the leading fitness, health, and wellness group in the Asia-Pacific region, headquartered in Australia. Our mission is to make a meaningful, positive impact on people's lives through innovative and diverse health and wellness offerings, both physical and digital. FLG's portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Fitness First Australia, Goodlife Health Clubs Australia , Jetts Fitness New Zealand & Thailand, Zap Fitness, and Barry's. With 300+ locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, we support over 585,000 members in leading healthier, more active lives.