About VenuesWest
VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.
We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.
If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8362 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
The Fitness Instructor welcomes members to the Health & Fitness Centre, conducts fitness inductions and provides guidance and feedback in the instruction of exercise techniques ensuring safe and high quality customer experiences.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
- Supervising the gym floor including instruction to users on correct exercise techniques and equipment use.
- Carrying out general administrative responsibilities in the Fitness Centre, including member retention calls.
- Providing high quality customer service through the induction, development and delivery of individual fitness programs for Fitness Centre members including:
- undertaking fitness inductions, assessing medical history and contraindications
- developing appropriate exercise programs
- conducting initial workouts of program
- following up for subsequent workouts and appraisals
- Undertaking cleaning of equipment duties
- Opening and/or closing Fitness Centre
This permanent part time opportunity offers 44 hours per four week period, working Monday – Saturday, with some flexibility and option for picking up extra shifts.
The Fitness Centre is open between 5.30 am and 9.00 pm Monday through Thursday, with shorter opening hours Friday to Sunday. Whilst the position will be based at Arena Joondalup, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes
- Discounts on kid’s programs
- A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events
- Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
- A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities
- A generous wellbeing program including;
- Seated massages
- Annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks
- Fruit provided weekly
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Generous shift loadings for weekends and early and late shifts*
- Generous leave entitlements including
- four weeks annual leave
- additional week of leave if working 12 or more Sundays per year
- an additional Public Service Holiday for Easter Sunday
- long service leave after seven years
- cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
- opportunity to purchase leave, and more!
*conditions apply
About the Person
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a fitness centre, including conducting inductions, designing training programs and providing guidance and feedback to patrons.
In addition, you will be passionate about the health and fitness industry and have a desire to motivate and improve the wellbeing of our patrons.
For any further job-related information please contact Sarita Norton via email at Sarita.Norton@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au or find us on LinkedIn.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- A copy of your current resume and
- A cover letter detailing your previous experience working in a fitness centre as a gym instructor, including conducting inductions, designing training programs and providing feedback and guidance.
A full copy of the Job Description attached as a PDF, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:
- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)
- Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315)
- Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or equivalent) and Provide CPR (HLTAID001 or equivalent)
- Western Australian Working with Children Check; or capacity to obtain within 1 month of commencement
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No.2 and No.39.
