Fitness Lead | West Wave (Henderson)

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Join West Wave Pools and Leisure Centre as Fitness Leads, where you'll play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging experience for our customers.

In these roles, you will support the Team Leader Fitness, assisting with the onboarding, training, and development of a team of Group Fitness Instructors and Fitness Consultants who are passionate about helping people stay active and healthy.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the Team Leader with onboarding and training new fitness staff
• Designing and delivering outreach programmes to engage the community and increase participation
• Providing technical and functional expertise on fitness services, programmes, and processes
• Covering Group Fitness (GF) classes when required
• Managing debt recovery processes related to fitness memberships

These are permanent full-time (40 hours per week) roles working either Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday (Tue - Thu 1:15pm - 9:45pm ; Fri, Sat 9am - 5:30pm).

The shifts are subject to change according to the roster and the needs of the centre, so flexibility is essential.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have experience managing a team within the health and fitness industry and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Group Fitness experience (e.g. BoxFit, HIIT or stretching and mobility)
• Personal Training experience
• A New Zealand-recognised fitness qualification (REPs registered)
•  A current First Aid certificate

Your leadership skills, passion for fitness, and ability to inspire others will be key to helping your team exceed expectations. Strong communication skills, a commitment to delivering exceptional fitness programmes, and customer service excellence are essential.

Being tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel will also be an advantage.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer  
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and high-performing team who are dedicated to helping get "More Aucklanders, more active, more often!" You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including an annual zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. As a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities. 
 
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If you're passionate about fitness, leadership, and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Starting rate: from $30.33/h

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Applications close: Monday 31 March 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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.

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.