Gym Instructor

  • 493567
  • Cheltenham Office, VIC, Australia
  • Aquatic & Leisure
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Nov 19 2026
  • Join a collaborative, customer-focused team that creates welcoming, safe and engaging fitness environments 

  • Bring your practical gym-floor experience to a community-focused fitness team. 

  • Casual opportunities supporting community fitness across our leisure centres 

  • $39.62 per hour inclusive of casual loading (plus superannuation) 

  • Location: Waves Leisure Centre & Mordi Aquatic Centre 

 

About the role  

As a Gym Instructor, you’ll use your practical experience to help members work towards their fitness goals through individual consultations, tailored programs, clear exercise guidance and engaging small group training.  

This is a member-facing gym-floor role: alongside coaching, you’ll respond to enquiries, complete records and help keep the Health Club clean, safe and welcoming.  

We’re particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are also keen to deliver Personal Training. (Personal training opportunities are optional and paid at sessional rates). 

We're recruiting now for these exciting opportunities, with successful candidates anticipated to start closer to the opening of the new Mordi Aquatic Centre 

What you’ll deliver:  

  • Deliver member consultations and develop and review personalised training programs tailored to individual goals and needs 

  • Explain and demonstrate exercise technique and safe equipment use, adapting your communication to members’ knowledge and confidence 

  • Plan and deliver engaging small group training sessions 

  • Contribute to cleaning and maintaining a safe, well-presented Health Club environment 

  • Respond promptly and respectfully to member enquiries and feedback 

  • Complete routine administration and accurate records, communicate clearly at handover and support shared gym-floor tasks 

  • Access optional Personal Training opportunities, paid at sessional rates, with the potential to build your own client base. Personal training experience is desirable, not essential 

 

Essential experience and capabilities 

  • Demonstrated practical gym-floor experience delivering member consultations and developing and reviewing individual training programs 

  • Experience planning and delivering small group training sessions 

  • The ability to demonstrate exercise technique and give clear, practical guidance on safe equipment use 

  • Experience adapting your communication and support to members with different fitness goals, knowledge and confidence 

  • Respectful customer service, clear communication and a constructive approach to member enquiries and feedback 

  • The ability to manage coaching, enquiries and routine tasks during a shift, while supporting colleagues through reliable handovers and shared responsibilities

    Qualifications 

    • Certificate III and IV in Fitness  

    • Current Fitness Industry Registration (desirable) 

    • Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate  

    • Current CPR Certificate  

     

    The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:

    We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together 

     

    How to Apply  

    ** This position is being re-advertised. Thank you to everyone who applied previously. Applicants who have already received an outcome for this position are not required to reapply. 

    To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website  

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.  

    Please indicate in your cover letter whether you’re interested in delivering personal training. 

    All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies 

    Enquiries 

    For any enquiries about the position, please contact Georgia Keady, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator,  

    Aquatic & Leisure Georgia.Keady@kingston.vic.gov.au 

     

    To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. 

    For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au 

     

    About Kingston   

    Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

    We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

     

    Why Work for Kingston?  

    At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Working with us offers a range of benefits, including flexible work options, access to learning and professional development programs, and strong career development opportunities. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program, host social club events, and offer a convenient location close to public transport with free onsite parking. 

    For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston 

    The ability to manage coaching, enquiries and routine tasks during a shift, while supporting colleagues through reliable handovers and shared responsibilities 

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