Group Fitness Instructor - Casual

Casual PositionsBand 5 Salary $35.19 - $40.17 per hour plus casual loading and superannuationLocation of work – Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre

The Ballarat Aquatic Lifestyle Centre is seeking energetic Group Fitness Instructors with qualifications in Aqua, Yoga, Thai Chi, Zumba to join our team of dedicated staff.

Reporting to the Fitness and Community Engagement Team Leader, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated professional who is focused on and passionate about developing their career within the health and wellness industry. As part of a tight-knit team, your willingness to help out and step in to fill timetable gaps when necessary is highly desirable.

Here at BALC, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, safe and inclusive environment for our diverse range of staff and community members – so having a positive, customer-focused attitude will be imperative in helping make our Centre a great place to work and visit.

This role requires flexible hours and days over a 7-day roster between 6am - 9pm.

Role Requirements

Provide industry leading group fitness programs to the BALC.Instruct participants in a class situation in a safe and controlled environment.Plan and provide structured, enjoyable classes for members and causal users.Facilitate quality services in accordance with sound environmental practices consistent with various relevant authorities, legislation, guidelines and Codes of Practice relevant to a major regional aquatic centre.Ensuring that the BALC provides quality customer service at all times.Be approachable and assist colleagues to the best ability when required.Motivate, educate and enhance each participant's experience.

Mandatory Qualifications

Certificate III or IV in Fitness or GEL (Group Exercise Leader).Relevant group fitness qualifications (e.g. : LesMills, Cycle, WETS, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, etc.). Note : candidates will only be engaged for shifts where they have the relevant qualifications.Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR.Current Working with Children Check.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications and experience as listed above.Current registration / membership with AusActive or Physical Activity Australia.Be committed to ongoing personal and professional development to maintain industry knowledge at the highest level, giving the ability to design and implement safe and effective exercise programs and instructing participants in correct exercise technique.Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor adherence to health and safety policies and procedures within a team environment.National Police Check.Flexibility to work across a seven (7) day roster.

How To Apply

Please click on the Apply button and submit your application. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume andanswer the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For further information on the above position contact Cherie Malone – Fitness and Community Engagement Team Leader – on (03) 5330 4113 or

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety.We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening processto ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

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