Gym Instructor

Brief Description

Gym Instructor

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 09/07/2026

Are you passionate about motivating others to reach their health and fitness goals?

Join our dynamic, high-energy team and help inspire our members on their wellness journey.

Available Opportunity

We currently have one Permanent Part Time position available to join our Fitness Team:

• 15 hours per week, Tuesday 5.30am-11.00am, Wednesday 5.30am-11.00am, Friday 6.00am-11.00am

What We Offer You

• $30.90 per hour, plus 12% Superannuation
• Working Location: Ripples Leisure Centre, St Marys
• Free gym and aquatics memberships at Ripples St Marys and Penrith
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Generous leave entitlements, including Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Access to wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Programs
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Here’s What You’ll Be Up To......

• Positively engaging with members in the gym and providing health and fitness advice.
• Designing and delivering personalised fitness programs and exercise plans.
• Supporting the implementation of the Ripples Member Retention Strategy to enhance member experience and satisfaction.
• Proactively supervising the gym floor to maintain a safe environment for members, customers, and staff.
• Prescribing appropriate exercise programs for a diverse range of customers and fitness levels.
• Assisting members with their fitness goals through ongoing guidance, motivation, and support.
• Contributing to a welcoming, professional, and customer-focused gym environment.

Who We Are (And Why You'll Love Us)

Penrith is a city on the rise, and our Aquatics and Leisure team is at the heart of promoting health, wellbeing and connection. At Council we believe in challenge, growth, support and impact - and we see it in action everyday.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, safety, and professional development, and you will have access to benefits that make work seem less like....work.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

• Someone who has a genuine passion for helping people achieve fitness goals
• Enjoys working in a supportive team environment and contributing to team goals
• Demonstrates respect, accountability and innovation and is motivated to make positive impact in our diverse community
• Holds current personal training qualification or tertiary qualification in related field
• Current AUSactive Professional registration or equivalent
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘

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In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Lisa Galvin on ***email_hidden***

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

Essential

• Current Personal Training qualification or tertiary qualification in a related field
• Current AUSactive Professional Registration or equivalent
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Group Fitness qualification
• Older Adults trainer qualification
• Children/Adolescents trainer qualification
• Strength & Conditioning Accreditation
• Nutrition Accreditation

Summary

Are you passionate about motivating others to reach their health and fitness goals? Join our dynamic, high-energy team and help inspire our members on their wellness journey.