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• $68.96 to $76.60 per hour (rate depends on qualifications)
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About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is one of Australia's vibrant and culturally diverse councils, proudly supporting a growing and connected community. At Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, we place our customers and community at the centre of everything we do, ensuring our services are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to be part of the fitness programs at Maribyrnong City Council, contributing to the health and wellbeing of local residents by delivering high-quality group fitness classes at our leisure facilities with efficiency and professionalism.

We are currently seeking passionate and reliable group fitness instructors across a wide range of disciplines, including yoga, Pilates, Les Mills programs such as RMP (Resistance/Strength training), cycle/spin, Zumba, boxing, and other group-based fitness formats. Instructors who can create engaging, inclusive, and adaptable classes for participants of varying fitness levels are highly encouraged to apply.

What you'll be doing

• Bring genuine energy and a positive attitude to every class, showing that you enjoy leading and supporting participants.
• Greet everyone warmly before the class starts, use names where possible, and create a welcoming environment from the moment they arrive.
• Take attendance and make an effort to connect with new participants by introducing yourself and learning a little about them.
• Start and finish each class on time, respecting the scheduled duration and participants' commitments.
• Wrap up each session by thanking participants for their effort and encouraging them to return for future classes.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role

• Demonstrated ability to confidently deliver a range of fitness classes across different formats and skill levels.
• Strong awareness of participant safety and wellbeing, with the ability to monitor and respond throughout each session.
• Clear and effective communication of instructions and safety cues to support proper technique and injury prevention.
• Ability to respond professionally to participant questions, concerns, or issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

Required Certifications and Qualifications

• Current registration with current governing body (e.g. AusActive/kinect)
• Exercise modules as required:
• Senior First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
• Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Current Working with Children Check - Employment Version
• Satisfactory Police Check

Desirable Certifications and Qualifications

• Experience in program instruction at a multi-use Leisure Centre
• Les Mills certificate
• Aqua Instructor qualification (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)
• RPM, Spin or Cycling certificates
• Zumba certificate
• Pilates or yoga certificate
• Certificate III & IV in Fitness/Personal Training or Group Exercise leader Certificate
• A second language

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment.
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.