THE ROLE

The YMCA Parks Recreation and Sports Centre are seeking a suitably qualified and highly motivated instructor to work within our Health and Fitness areas.

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

• Possess a genuine desire to encourage and support health club members to achieve their health and fitness goals
• Motivate, educate and enhance the health and fitness experience for members
• Have the opportunity to deliver Personal Training sessions under your employment contract and get paid an hourly rate by the Y, that’s right – no cash handling between you and your clients and no rent!
• Take pride in the presentation of your area, including cleaning and workplace health and safety activities
• Be available to work early mornings, evenings and weekends in a casual capacity

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 will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• Certificate IV in Fitness
• Current HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• Current HLTAID001 Provide CPR

Additional qualifications or experience in the following area will be highly regarded:

• Strength for Life

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 Ingrid Pennington at [email protected] using the subject line: Health & Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer - The Parks enquiry via EthicalJobs or 8406 2900.

Does this sound like you? Apply now!

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.