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Form of workRole Location: Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
$68.04 per hour + Super | Casual
At the Y our vision is simple – Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World
As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.
About the Centre
Here at Hawthorn we offer complimentary memberships to all employees and also across all Victorian YMCA facilities. We have a positive culture and working environment that fosters the growth of our community. We are conveniently located within walking distance of both trains and tram lines with spacious car parks to accommodate our many staff, members and guests. Our facilities include large gym and multiple pools, free for staff to use, as well as childcare facilities and café, all accessible to our staff at a discounted rate.
About the role
We're looking for qualified Aqua Aerobics/Fitness instructors to join our passionate Health & Wellness team at Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre, with permanent/ongoing classes available for the most suitable applicant.
Group Fitness is a large part of what makes us who we are and what we can offer to our loyal and engaged community, with our core focus in this space being to provide engaging, fun and enjoyable class to our membership base and local community.
As an Aqua instructor, this is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on our large community by delivering an alternative type of physical activity and join a team who are passionate about making a difference to people who attend this facility. Our Aqua classes currently on offer include Deep Water Running, Aqua Aerobics and Gentle Water Exercise.
Each class is taken in the morning during the week and on weekends, with the potential to expand to evening classes, so a candidate who has availability during the mornings and evenings will be highly regarded.
This is a casual position and the hourly rate is $68.04 + Super.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic people who can develop rapport with a wide range of members while fostering a commitment to their improved Health and Wellbeing. This is undertaken by conducting safe, appropriate and engaging group fitness classes. You will be relied upon to motivate, educate and enhance each participant’s experience.
Your key responsibilities would be:
- Develop enjoyable Aqua Fitness classes, engaging with our members and patrons while developing rapport and trust with class attendees
- Being reliable, prepared and committed to each class, including the set up and pack down of each session
- Ensuring safe and responsible use of all equipment used during the class by members and patrons
- Promoting elements of water safety through the delivery of high quality Aqua programs.
First Aid and CPR certificates
Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check
Aqua/Deep Water Exercise certification
Australian Fitness Registration
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, Working with Children Check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au
Benefits
At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:
Flexible working and rostering arrangements
Opportunities for career development and growth
Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness
How to Apply
Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button or email careers.vic@ymca.org.au for further information.
