This is an Expression of Interest process, and we will be reviewing applications as they are received. If you do not hear from us straight away, please be assured your application will remain on file and you will continue to be considered as recruitment progresses.

About the role
In this role, you will lead engaging and safe group fitness or aqua sessions, ensuring participants of all levels enjoy a positive and inclusive experience. You will also assist with customer service, program administration, and minor first aid and cleaning duties, supporting the smooth operation of the Swim Sport and Leisure centre.

Work type: Casual
Classification: $53.53 p/h (including casual loading)

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the safe, timely and effective set up, pack up and instruction of group exercise or aqua sessions.
• Assisting with customer service duties.
• Performing minor cleaning.
• Assisting in administering first aid.
• Assisting in program administration/promotional duties.

About you
The ideal candidate for these roles, will have previous experience teaching group fitness programs and have the confidence and ability to liaise with a diverse range of people. You will have a friendly, outgoing personality and be committed to providing a quality level of service to the community.

Essential Experience:

• Certification in the specific format is required:
  a. Yoga: certification based on course training that includes 200hrs or greater.
  b. Pilates: certification based on course training that includes 100hrs or greater.
  c. Reformer: certification based on course training that includes 100hrs or greater.
  d. Aqua: Aqua Exercise Instructor. Annual competency in ‘perform water rescues’
  e. Les Mills and Zumba Fitness: program certification plus Cert III in Fitness or GEL. f. Freestyle: Cert III in Fitness (or above) plus relevant format certification (i.e. Cycle, Boxing)
• Provide First Aid certificate.
• Current CPR.
• Working with Children Check.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

 Position Description

Enquiries: Tammy Morphet | Aquatic Operations Specialist | TMorphet@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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