THE ROLE

YMCA SA is seeking suitably qualified and highly motivated instructors to work within our Health and Fitness areas. We are currently seeking qualified Group Fitness Instructors, and Health and Fitness Instructors to join our team and work at Fleurieu Aquatic Centre and across the Resthaven programs.

As a Group Fitness Instructor, reporting to the Health and Fitness Director, you will:

• Deliver high quality Group Fitness classes within all prescribed program formats / guidelines
• Ensure the required Group Fitness Studio is set up and class is ready to start as per scheduled time, and studio is packed up at end of class
• Ensure the Health & Safety of all participants
• Foster a sense of belonging and build rapport with participants

As a Health and Fitness Instructor, reporting to the Health and Fitness Director, you will:

• Work as a team member to provide the very best health and fitness advice through consultation in a friendly atmosphere
• Supervision of all Health Club users, providing technical advice, support and encouragement
• Ensure all Health Club users are conforming to Health Club etiquette guidelines
• Conduct safe, appropriate and effective programs that are within your scope of practice
• General cleaning and tidying of Health Club and areas associated with your work area

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With 1000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates for our Group Fitness Instructor role will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Cert III in Fitness and / or Les Mills GEL accreditation
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR

Successful candidates for our Health and Fitness Instructor role will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Certificate III or IV in Fitness
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR
• (HLTAID011) Provide First Aid

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Lomax at [email protected] or 0407 185 194.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Apply now!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 12th March 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked/lived overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.