Fitness Consultant | West Wave (Henderson)
Date: 30 Jun 2025
Location: West Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Be part of the movement to get “More Aucklanders, more active, more often!”
- Free access to our awesome centre facilities – splash, sweat or stretch on us!
- Grow your career with loads of learning opportunities and exciting pathways within Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
With our Leisure Centres more popular and busier than ever, our fitness teams play a vital part in ensuring that visitors are kept motivated, interested, and eager to return!
As a Fitness Consultant, you will be helping people achieve their health and well-being goals and delivering fitness programmes for all ages and abilities across our diverse community. You will write and deliver fitness programmes and ensure our members are using the correct workout techniques. You will also deliver a variety of group fitness classes from BoxFit to HIIT, to aqua aerobics in addition to their gym shifts.
There are 4 permanent part-time positions available, ranging from 12 – 24 hours a week. Available shifts include Sunday day shifts and evening shifts from Sunday through to Friday.
The roles require availability during the following shift schedules:
#1 12-hour shift
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 16:00 – 20:00
#2 12-hour shift
Sunday 10:45 - 19:15, Wednesday 16:00 - 20:00
#3 20-hour shift
Sunday 15:15 - 19:15, Wednesday and Thursday 13:15 - 21:45
#4 24-hour shift
Sunday 6:45 - 15:15, Monday 5:15 - 13:45, Friday 8:00 - 16:30
Due to the nature of our Leisure Centre operating hours being open Monday to Sunday, the shift is subject to change according to the roster and the needs of the centre, flexibility is essential in this role.
He kōrero mōu: About you
It goes without saying that you will be passionate about fitness, health, and well-being. A recognized fitness-related qualification is required to maintain a current REPs certificate for this role. Knowledge of training including fitness testing, group classes, and monitoring of clients. You will also be required to uphold a current First Aid Certificate.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and positive people who thrive on client contact and have a proven ability to communicate effectively to provide a high level of client satisfaction through the programmes you deliver. Joining a proactive and dynamic team, you will be a keen team player with a flexible approach. You will be comfortable asking questions and building your knowledge to be able to use your initiative to provide innovative and appropriate fitness solutions. With impeccable time management skills, you will be confident with administrative tasks and processes.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer:
We aim to upskill and progress your career, so you can train and take on other functions within our centres, such as Lifeguard, Recreation Assistant and more. By the same token, if we occasionally need some help in other areas such as at our front desk and general customer service duties, as a team member, you may be called on to cover these areas if short-staffed or at peak periods.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including the option of a Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. And as a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities.
We are committed in promoting a workplace that respects the contributions of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background. Our goal is to pursue an inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated and empowered to express their selves at work. We welcome all applications, help us get 'More Aucklanders more active, more often'!"
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Pay rate: $28.36 per hour
Applications close: 13 July 2025 at 23:59
Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.