GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in Tasmania region.

About This Opportunity

Stepping into a municipal health and recreation pathway provides an outstanding avenue for energetic fitness professionals to acquire premium, community-centered workplace exposure in Australia. Based at a prominent regional athletics hub, this role offers an engaging environment to lead structured wellness initiatives, build public sector experience, and play a direct role in enhancing the physical wellbeing of local residents. It is an ideal layout for active coaches aiming to establish a recognized career history in regional Tasmania while maintaining an excellent personal work-life balance.

Job Summary

Kingborough Council is seeking an enthusiastic, motivating, and highly professional Group Fitness Instructor to join its sports center operations team on a casual basis. Operating within a modern, multi-use community health facility, this flexible role involves designing and delivering high-energy, safe, and inclusive group workout routines tailored for diverse age groups and fitness backgrounds. The successful candidate will foster a welcoming classroom culture, provide proactive coaching guidance, and assist facility supervisors with casual class tracking and equipment preparation.

• Employer Name: Kingborough Council
• Employment Type: Casual
• Required Highest Education Level: Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent recognized group exercise leadership certification)
• Work Arrangement: On-site (Flexible shift options matching active center class timetables)
• Employment Location : 10 Kingston View Dr, Kingston TAS 7050, Australia [Kingborough Sports Centre]
• Estimated Salary: AUD $48.80 casual hourly rate per class
• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Certified fitness instructors and aerobics leaders looking to establish stable casual hours with a highly respected municipal employer.
• Subclass 485, 491, or 191 visa holders establishing a verified professional presence and localized community networks in Southern Tasmania.
• Dynamic sports science students or part-time personal trainers looking to expand their class-coaching credentials within a major regional facility.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, active, and fully valid legal working rights within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, choreograph, and conduct professional, high-impact group fitness sessions matching the center's seasonal timetables.
• Deliver clear, safe technical cues and exercise modifications to accommodate mixed capability groups and age levels safely.
• Foster a vibrant, highly encouraging classroom atmosphere that drives member retention and supports wellness goals.
• Perform routine pre-class safety checks on workout equipment and ensure fitness studios are left tidy and organized.
• Handle casual participant checking procedures, register attendance tallies, and collect basic user feedback.
• Support the broader sports venue team with operational compliance updates and emergency first aid response protocols if required.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record or strong practical confidence delivering group training programs, circuit classes, or specialized aerobics tracks.
• Completed Certificate III in Fitness, Group Exercise Leader (GEL) certification, or equivalent industry accreditation.
• Refined verbal communication skills paired with a highly welcoming, supportive, and energetic coaching demeanor.
• Meticulous attention to safety, personal space mechanics, and technical posture correction across busy group settings.
• Must hold a valid, current First Aid and CPR qualification alongside a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Benefits

• Attractive casual remuneration package offering competitive loading percentages over standard base awards.
• Generous statutory superannuation contributions paid directly into your chosen fund.
• Highly flexible scheduling parameters allowing you to integrate classes around existing career or study commitments.
• Direct exposure to high-volume facility networks, offering access to professional development and regional exposure tracks.
• Strong employer emphasis on health and wellbeing within an active, supportive, and community-minded team.
• Access to premium municipal exercise spaces and modern recreational infrastructure.

Important Applicant Information

Applicants must hold unrestricted legal working rights within Australia at the time of applying.

Selected candidates must undergo a full pre-employment assessment, including identification verification, a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check, and a standard police history check.

Recommended that the incumbent be immunised in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Policy (vaccines may include Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B).

Workplace Policy Note: Kingborough Council enforces a smoke-free working environment across all community assets and sport complexes.

Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, up-to-date professional resume highlighting your exercise leadership history and active fitness credentials.
• A brief cover letter specifying your coaching styles, preferred availability windows, and alignment with the Kingborough Sports Centre.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

The Kingborough Council is a progressive regional authority focused on providing exceptional public spaces, pristine environments, and high-quality recreational infrastructure to improve the lives of residents within the Kingborough municipality. The organization champions healthy community lifestyles and maintains a dedicated, zero-tolerance framework regarding child and youth safety across all municipal facilities.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details during the initial application stages.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.