Gym Instructor in Melbourne

Join Yarra City Council’s dynamic Health and Fitness team as a Gym Instructor, where you'll play a key role in supporting community health and wellbeing across Yarra Leisure facilities. Our community-focused gyms deliver accessible, inclusive and affordable health and fitness programs and services.

Successful applicants may be rostered across Yarra Leisure venues including Richmond Recreation Centre, Fitzroy Swimming Pool, Collingwood Leisure Centre and Collingwood Estate Gym. This is not just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference. You'll create tailored fitness programs, lead small group sessions, and provide guidance to help people of all backgrounds achieve their fitness goals.

Working within a supportive, tight-knit team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, and a chance to grow your career. If you're passionate about fitness and community impact, this role is your next step.

At City of Yarra, we are seeking motivated and skilled Gym Instructors who bring strong interpersonal abilities, a commitment to high-quality customer service, and the capability to design and deliver personalised fitness programs. You will need relevant qualifications, including a Certificate III and IV in Fitness (or equivalent), current First Aid, CPR and Working with Children Check certifications and AUSactive Fitness Registration.

Experience in small group training, knowledge of fitness equipment, and the ability to assess participants' health are essential. As part of a dynamic and progressive organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture and staff development to ensure continual growth and positive impact in the community.

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.