Advertised Positions

Our Active Monash Leisure Centres are highly regarded throughout the Aquatic and Recreation Industry, attracting over 1.5 million attendances per annum. Active Monash prides itself on an inclusive and diverse working environment, encouraging members to ‘Participate Their Way’ and providing services for all members of our community.

We have multiple exciting opportunities to join our Active Monash Health Club division as a Gym Instructor. This role provides for an individual who is customer focused, inclusive and works well in a fast paced team, making a difference to our community by enabling them to “Participate Their Way’ within our wide range of health and wellbeing-based services.  We are a supportive, engaging and team-based environment with authentic leadership, ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Fostering innovative and dynamic ideas, focusing on providing an exceptional service to members of the community.

About the Position

• Adhere to Active Monash’s Service Improvement Program’s key focus areas; cleanliness and presentation, presence and supervision, communication, staff appearance and professionalism
• Assist with operational needs such as welcoming new members, providing training advice, technique correction, generating feedback and cleaning of equipment
• Conduct thorough health assessments and design gym programs for members
• Provide high level of customer service to patrons at all times whilst allowing them to ‘participate their way’
• Positively promote the benefits of health and wellness programs and retention initiatives within the centre
• Develop and foster a positive culture amongst patrons and promote other health and wellness and recreation activities
• Implement and follow all relevant centre wide and gym policies and procedures
• Report major and minor issues concerning gym members or the facility to Team Leader
• Provide a professional public image and maintain a safe, informative and friendly gym environment
• Collect statistical information regarding patronage
• Conduct group exercise sessions when required within scope of practice 
• Preferred availability for the times below:
  • Monday: 4:15pm to 9:15pm
  • Tuesday: 4:15pm to 9:15pm
  • Wednesday: 4:15pm to 9:15pm
  • Friday: 4:15pm to 9:15pm
  • Saturday: 7:45am to 12:45pm

Skills & Experience

• Experience in providing exercise and fitness assistance to a range of demographics within the community
• Sound communication, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Experience in assessing physical activity and developing individual exercise programs
• A flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to varying tasks and priorities
• Progression to a Personal Training role and develop a client base
• Completion of Certificate III and IV in Fitness or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Sound knowledge and technical skills in prescribing and supervising one on one and group exercise
• A demonstrated commitment to providing high levels of customer service
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Registration with AUS Active

Benefits

• As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Supportive and accessible management
• Training and development opportunities
• Complimentary gym memberships at our Active Monash Centres 

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please outline your experience and how it relates to the role by submitting your resume, cover letter and responses to the key selection criteria. Please outline your availability in your cover letter.

Applications close 28 February 2025 at 11:55pm 

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Alex Mackenzie by emailing alexander.mackenzie@monash.vic.gov.au   

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.