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SalaryBlacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs and a population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
Blacktown City Council’s Key Venues section oversees all council's aquatic and leisure centres. We deliver first-class activity and program choice, we promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and we give every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are teamwork, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is an award-winning multi- purpose facility that offers high-quality programs and services. It includes an indoor aquatic centre with 25 metre 10-lane lap pool, wave pool, program pool, a 4 court stadium and 16-court tennis complex as well as a health and fitness centre, crèche and function room facilities.
Blacktown Aquatic Centre offers aquatic and recreational facilities, as well as innovative programs to meet the needs of a fast-growing and diverse community. The centre boasts an indoor and outdoor 50m heated pool, heated toddler pool, large outdoor grassed areas, skate ramps, café, and health and fitness services including a gymnasium, fitness studio and crèche.
We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals who have a passion for health and fitness to join the Key Venues team as Casual Fitness Consultants.
Position purpose:
The role includes:
- providing excellent customer service to current, and prospective members at Blacktown Aquatic Centre and/or Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
- successfully providing professional and accurate information to customers
- implementing the Fitness Centre and Group Fitness Studio activities, programs and competitions to attract the maximum participation level.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in related field (minimum Certificate III in Fitness)
- Registered Fitness Leader (AUSactive, Fitrec, Physical Activity Australia or equivalent)
- Current CPR
- Current First Aid
- Be a team player
- Responsible for maintaining own accreditation
- Experience and capability in the operation and management of health and fitness assets and resources associated with the provision of recreation facilities, programmes and events
- Experience in a leisure environment working to strict parameters to achieve pre-set targets
- Experience working both within a team environment and as a ‘self-starter’
- Experience of working to strict targets and deadlines
- Experience of working with schools, corporate groups, sporting clubs and/or associations
- Current Working with Children Check.
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $28.4079 per hour plus 25% casual loading
- Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
- Trainee rates apply for applicants under 19 years of age
- Casual working hours
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.
We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being and empowerment of children.
Position description
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Closing Date: Friday 16 September 2022, 11.30 pm
Contact Officer: Lesley Priestnall on 9421 2613
INTERNAL REF: Casual
