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SalaryWorking 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 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.
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.
Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton is more than just a pool, it offers its community with an exciting variety of health, aquatic, leisure and recreation programs and services. The Centre delivers regular Aqua Aerobics programming, with non-water-based group fitness delivered in the two multi-sport stadium courts the facility boasts.
Group Fitness Instructors are required to instruct a range of group activities for a variety of target markets, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants. We are looking for Casual Group Fitness Instructors in the above 3 centres who are qualified in:
- Pre and Post Natal exercise
- Les Mills
- RPM/Spin
- Aqua Group Fitness
- Zumba
- Yoga
Position purpose:
The role includes:
- Conducting Group Exercise Classes to attract the maximum participation level
- Facilitating quality customer service through a competent, committed and confident approach.
If you have a passion for group fitness, and are driven to exceed member expectations, then this is the role for you!
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Accredited Fitness Leader (Fitness Australia/ AUSActive, Fitrec, Physical Activity Australia or equivalent)
- Current CPR Certificate
- Experience working both within a team environment and as a ‘self-starter’
- Experience of working with schools, corporate groups, sporting clubs and/or associations
- Current Working With Children Check.
Desirable:
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Accredited Group Fitness Instructor (eg. Step)
- Accredited Les Mills Instructor
- Accredited Aqua Instructor
- Accredited Boxercise Instructor
- Accredited Yoga Instructor
- Accredited Pilates Instructor.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- An hourly class rate applies at $50.00 for this position
- For non-teaching hours, the entry level for this position starts at $29.7395 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.
This position has been identified as child-related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au.
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, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, EASY TO USE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Best of luck.
Closing Date: Friday 16 September 2022, 11.30 pm
Contact Officer: Lesley Priestnall on 9421 2613
INTERNAL REF: Casual
