Casual Group Fitness Instructor (Kingborough Sports Centre)

Position:  Position Number 000648

Department:  Kingborough Sports Centre

Employment Status:  Casual

Location:  Kingston

About this position:

The Kingborough Sports Centre* offers a wide range of recreational facilities including a well-equipped fitness centre, aerobics room, sports stadiums, squash courts and gymnastics facilities.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic group fitness instructor to join our driven and hardworking team. Your primary responsibility will be to empower and motivate our fantastic members throughout each session, encouraging their active participation in our fitness community. The role may also include reception duties and personal training opportunities dependent upon the successful candidates’ qualifications and experience.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Fitness.
• Passion about health and fitness with genuine desire to help others achieve their goals.
• Knowledge and skills in the delivery of group fitness, with the ability to adapt your approach to cater to different class styles.
• Positive, motivating, and effective communication skills to connect with and inspire clients.

Further details:

The position is offered on a casual basis with an hourly rate of $46.93 per class, inclusive of casual loading.

For more information on the position, please contact Sean Kerr, Operations Manager Kingborough Sports Centre on 03 6211 8200.

How to apply:

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Please see our Applicant’s Guide to further assist you with applying.
• Applications must be submitted by using the online form on Council’s website. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
  • National Police check,
  • Right to Work in Australia check,
  • Reference checks,
  • Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.
  • It is recommended that the incumbent be immunised in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Policy (vaccines may include Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B).

Applications close on Monday 9 June 2025.

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing, and prevent harm to children and young people.  Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

*About the Kingborough Sports Centre

The Kingborough Sports Centre is owned and operated by the Kingborough Council.

The Sports Centre is located at Kingston View Drive, Kingston and offers a wide range of recreational facilities including a well-equipped fitness centre, aerobics room, sports stadiums, squash courts and gymnastics facilities.

The Sports Centre averages 1,000 clients per week and caters for major events, including state and national sporting carnivals.    Team sports are a major feature of the Centre with regular rosters for volleyball, basketball, netball, futsal, indoor soccer involving a wide range of age groups.

The Fitness Centre, located within the Sports Centre, provides a wide range of services including Group Fitness and Mind/Body classes, specialist strength and conditioning programs and equipment, and personalised fitness programs.

The Sports Centre is staffed by qualified personnel and is currently open 7 days a week.

Further information is available on the website at https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au/recreation-facilities/ksc-2/