Group Fitness Instructor - Northern Sydney
Australia
About the role
Location - Waitara and surrounding suburbs
Casual role- minimum 3 days per week
Pay rate – $41.80 per hour + superannuation + casual loading charges
Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and more than 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Fitness Instructor to join our team! Reporting to the Business Manager of our Health and Wellness Team, you will assist with the development and implementation of exercise programs to enrich the lives of our clients. Following the Catholic Healthcare Community Services Health & Wellness Program guidelines to facilitate engaging classes including light cardiovascular, strengthening, flexibility, coordination and balance training. You will understand the importance of respect, trust and empathy and have the skills to communicate effectively and motivate our clients to live a healthy and active lifestyle, assisting them to live their best life.
To be successful in this role you’ll need
A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
Current Drivers Licence and a registered and insured motor vehicle
Previous experience in facilitating seniors exercise programs, particularly water exercises
Experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating fitness programs
Flexibility to adjust and adapt exercises to suit individual participants abilities and goals as required
Understanding of the exercise principles in Falls Prevention for seniors
Ability to monitor individuals throughout the classes and adapt programs where necessary
Educate, support and nurture participants during the classes to provide a meaningful, supportive and fun exercise environment
Understanding of the different forms of exercise suitable for seniors and the ability to be able to teach/facilitate these safely within the sessions
Understanding of when to refer individuals to other supports if required such as other Catholic Healthcare Services, physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, Doctors etc.
A strong work ethic along with a sense of fun
Understanding of workplace health and safety
A Certificate 3 in Fitness (or equivalent) & current First Aid certificate or willing to obtain
Willingness to apply for a Police Check
What we can offer you
Competitive hourly pay rate
Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
Paid Parental leave
Long Service leave after 5 years
Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Apply online now!