Gym Instructor
Job No:
ADC28
Location:
Ashburton
- Help our customers achieve their fitness goals.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Join our growing team determined to raise the bar for our community.
What the job involves
As an experienced Gym Instructor, you will be helping people achieve their health and well-being goals, induct new customers to the facility and provide supervision, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all. You’ll proactively offer specialist advice to facility users of all ages and abilities, through fitness assessment and programme preparation and delivery.
The EA Network Centre Gym operates seven days per week. This position will offer a minimum of 13.5 hours up to 25 hours per week based on a six-week roster rotation. For the right person, this position could also open the door to further opportunities including personal training and group fitness instructing.
For more information on this role please view the position description.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our fitness team.
To apply for this role you must:
- Be genuinely passionate about health, fitness and well-being, and working with special population groups
- Minimum Level 4 Certificate in Exercise
- Be committed, reliable and get a kick out of helping people reach their health and fitness goals
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
- Possess a high level of fitness to demonstrate and instruct exercise techniques with an ability to think on the spot
- Ideally be first aid qualified
What we can offer you
Working within a varied and friendly atmosphere, you will be supported and encouraged to enhance and further your career, with the possibility of additional hours or other opportunities within EA Networks Centre or Council in the future.
Benefits of being part of our team include:
- To support your wellbeing and fitness goals, we will provide free entry to the pool and gym.
- Professional development opportunities.
- In terms of lifestyle – Ashburton is the hub of the South; being close to Christchurch city and its airport. Head to Mt Hutt for your adrenaline junky thrills then hit the solar powered Opuke hot pools to relax. You’ll find the Ashburton District exceeds expectations.
- Health, wellness, and service recognition benefits.
- Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- A fun and supportive team environment.
For more benefits available, click here.
A bit about us
Ashburton District Council’s EA Networks Centre is a $35 million indoor stadium and pool complex. This is a state of the art facility, which is fast becoming our district’s sport and leisure hub.
We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.
We don’t believe there should be any reason stopping you from applying for this role, but if you are still a bit hesitant why not watch our recruitment video to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!
If this sounds like your ideal role, then we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close, Thursday 30 January 2025.