Group Fitness Instructor
Job No:
COH23864
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Location: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre - Hobart
Employment status: Casual
Classification: DKHAC Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $64.30 per hour (inclusive of sessional rates and casual loading) + inclusive of 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 high quality, engaging group fitness classes that support members to achieve their health and wellbeing goals while enhancing their experience, enjoyment and loyalty to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
Role accountabilities include:
- Conducting safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes, including Les Mills, Pilates, Yoga and Aqua Aerobics
- Monitoring participant wellbeing and providing exercise modifications to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
- Delivering excellent customer service and supporting member enquiries relating to group fitness programs.
- Contributing to the Health and Fitness team by sharing industry knowledge, providing feedback, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promoting a positive, welcoming, and professional environment that encourages member participation and retention.
- Supporting compliance with emergency management, workplace health and safety, and child and youth safety requirements.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Group Fitness Instructor Position Description
About you
You are an enthusiastic and customer-focused fitness professional who is passionate about helping people improve their health, wellbeing and confidence through exercise. You have experience delivering engaging group fitness programs to participants of varying ages, abilities and fitness levels and can adapt your approach to create an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all members.
You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to motivate participants while building positive relationships with members and colleagues. You are safety-conscious, organised and capable of working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a Certificate III in Fitness (or relevant fitness qualification), current First Aid and CPR certifications, and a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. Experience delivering Yoga classes and other group fitness programs will be highly regarded.
If you believe you can contribute and are suited to the role then please apply now by clicking the application link provided.
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 Anna-Maria Filip (Group Fitness Supervisor), on 03 6222 6965 or email annamaria.filip@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 4 October 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. Candidates that do not supply a copy of the mandatory qualifications, will not be progressed to interview.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
