Gym & Fitness Leader

Permanent, Part Time | 20 Hours Per Week

$41.84 per hour (please note that junior rates may apply) 

Lead programs, inspire members, and grow a thriving fitness community.

Help shape the future of fitness at PCYC Cairns by leading high-quality gym and group fitness programs that inspire members to achieve their goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a fitness professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, developing innovative programs, and creating a welcoming environment where members feel supported to succeed.

What we can offer

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
• Free PCYC Gym Membership
• 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
• Flexible work options may be available
• Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community!
• Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (permanent employees only)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

As the Gym and Fitness Leader, you will lead the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality gym and group fitness programs, ensuring consistently high standards of instruction, supervision, and customer service. You will play a key role in driving membership growth and retention, enhancing the member experience, and contributing to the overall success of the club. Working closely with members and staff, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages participation, wellbeing, and long-term engagement. In addition to delivering fitness programs, you will contribute to program innovation, support the development of fitness team members, and identify opportunities to grow participation and strengthen community connection through fitness.

About You

You are an energetic and passionate fitness professional who enjoys motivating others and creating positive fitness experiences. You bring strong leadership skills, a customer-focused approach, and a commitment to helping members achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

• Hold a minimum Certificate III (SIS30321) in Fitness or equivalent AQF qualification in a relevant area of practice (GEL qualification is not accepted). Core units SISFFIT032, SISFFIT033, SISFFIT035, SISFFIT036 are required.
• Holds current AUSactive registration
• Instructional experience in the relevant area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs 
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate 
• Hold (or able to obtain before commencement) a QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

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The full Job Description is available below.  - PCYC AD

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
PCYC Queensland is committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where children and young people are protected, respected and supported to thrive. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our teams, supported by our long-standing partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

Attachments:
- Gym and Fitness Leader PD.pdf