Gym Instructor

Location: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre - Hobart
Employment status: Casual
Classification: DKHAC Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $41.05 per hour , inclusive of sessional rates and casual loading + 13.5% superannuation.

Multiple roles available.

• Build and shape a positive team culture.
• Free membership to Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by delivering gym sessions at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, with a focus on member engagement, consistency of service delivery, continuous improvement, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the gym.

Role accountabilities include:

• Delivering high-quality fitness services, including client inductions, personal training, rehabilitation programs and group fitness sessions.
• Supporting a safe and welcoming gym environment through effective supervision, customer service and health and fitness advice.
• Promoting member engagement and participation while maintaining accurate records, bookings and usage data, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Gym Instructor Position Description

About you

You are a passionate fitness professional who enjoys helping people achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You thrive in a customer-focused environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service, building positive relationships and creating a safe, inclusive and motivating experience for all gym users.

With experience providing individual fitness instruction, you can confidently assess clients, develop tailored exercise programs and adapt your approach to suit a diverse range of fitness levels and needs. You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also working independently when required.

Relevant Industry Qualifications are essential for this role. Qualifications required include:

• Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009)

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

As a Local Government Recreation Centre in the City of Hobart, we can offer excellent training and support for career growth.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of Qualifications, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Danielle Kannegiesser, Gym Coordinator, on 04•• ••• 527 or email kannegiesserd@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 6 September 2026.