Senior Gym Instructors

She’s back Be part of something extraordinary at Sydney’s most iconic aquatic and leisure facility. This is your chance to dive in and be part of the next chapter at North Sydney Olympic Pool - a world-class aquatic and fitness destination beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Following her redevelopment, this Australian legend is set to redefine leisure industry excellence, and we’re seeking passionate individuals to help shape the culture and deliver outstanding experiences for our community. North Sydney Council proudly owns and operates North Sydney Olympic Pool as part of its commitment to the vibrant North Sydney local government area on the city’s picturesque lower North Shore. With around 400 employees supporting 77,000 residents across 10 square kilometres of harbourside land, Council is committed to creating exceptional places and services that bring people together. You’ll join a dedicated team working in a safe, inclusive environment—where both staff and the community can thrive. The role We are currently seeking two (2) highly motivated full-time Senior Gym Instructors to join the newly redeveloped North Sydney Olympic Pool team. The successful applicants will assist in coordinating and managing frontline staff and be leaders of the gym and group exercise studios, where creating an engaged community is as important as offering a premium service and facility. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of one of Sydney’s most iconic sites, and to assist in building a team of industry leaders. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional member experiences, leading by example on the gym floor, supporting our team of instructors, and helping shape the culture of our health and fitness offering. If you’re energetic, knowledgeable, and thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and exceptional member engagement are front and centre—we’d love to hear from you. The person The Senior Gym Instructor will lead by example in all aspects of customer service and program delivery, and will ensure a safe, clean, inclusive environment delivering an industry leading fitness experience. A demonstrated ability to be flexible and work with others to achieve best practice outcomes will be highly regarded. We’re looking for Senior Gym Instructors who bring warmth, positivity, and a service-excellence mindset to every interaction. You’ll be the welcoming face of the gym and group fitness teams at the North Sydney Olympic Pool, greeting every visitor with a smile and ensuring their experience is seamless and enjoyable. When you join North Sydney Council, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering a wide range of high-quality services to residents and the broader community. Our goal is to ensure the revitalised North Sydney Olympic Pool meets these same high standards—offering an outstanding facility where the customer experience is valued just as highly as the breathtaking views. Experienced fitness professional with a minimum Cert 4 in Fitness Current First Aid and CPR certificates Previous experience leading teams High level communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills Extensive knowledge of Work Health and Safety and quality and environmental requirements relating to the fitness industry. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and productively within an organization and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Be able to satisfy the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulations 2013 and provide a current NSW Working with Children Clearance; and adhere to Workplace Health & Safety requirements. Group Exercise Qualifications Experience running a successful Personal Training business Experience conducting small group training classes Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, as well as specific gym software packages and point of sales systems Flexibility to work across a seven (7) days week operation with morning shifts starting from 5.30am and closing shifts finishing at 9.30pm Experience and knowledge of Local Government practices, regulations and policies Vaccinated against COVID-19 Why work at NSC? We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing. Through North Sydney Council and NSOP, permanent staff have their essential training and recertification paid for. Staff also have access to a range of resources and opportunities for staff to thrive both personally and professionally, with the goal of aligning individual career goals with organisational objectives. You will have access to training programs that encompass a variety of formats including workshops, seminars, online courses and more, catering to different learning styles and preferences. North Sydney Council can also provide financial support and/or study leave to staff pursuing relevant external education (including undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications). You’ll have access to: Excellent work-life balance with a 76-hour- 9-day working fortnight Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund Access to a holistic health and well-being program and Fitness Passport Access to employee recognition and reward program Weekly fruit baskets Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner Monetary transport allowance Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways Apply now to become part of something legendary How to apply Applications must include a resume Attach a cover letter addressing all essential and desirable criteria (see above). Answer the screening questions contained in the application process below. It is an essential requirement of this role that a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is conducted. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment. Salary from: $70,959 to $84,730 per annum + 12 % superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance 76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day off Please note : This role will commence on Monday 16 February 2026 Closing Date: 01 December 2025 - 11.30pm North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. About Us With a cohort of approximately 400 permanent (full time and part time) employees, we considerourselves nottoo big, not too small - just right At North Sydney Council we’re committed to creating adiverse,inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams value the unique contribution each member makes,and genuinelystrives towards making North Sydney Council a fun place to work The work we do makes a realdifference tothe lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.Our commitment to our staff at North Sydney Council is:To optimise employee performance in an enjoyable, safe, fair and equitable workplace Privacy Acknowledgment North Sydney Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council is committed to protecting your personal information and our policy on privacy and personal information represents local government best practice. North Sydney Council is an agency under definition of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. Council will also comply with the Health Privacy Principles in the following ways: Your vaccination status will only be used for business purposes and for application as required under Council’s COVIDSafe Plan/s. To ensure accuracy, Council will only accept information regarding your vaccination status from you. Your vaccination status may be shared with other Council Officers for work purposes such as ensuring compliance with the Covid Safe Plan, ensuring compliance with legislation and for the allocation of work tasks and locations. Your vaccination status will be held in Council’s HR System. This will be recorded in a similar way to how we record other information such as medical certificates. Where Council does not know your vaccination status you may be required to comply with certain restrictions that apply at the time and as required by Council Policy or COVIDSafe Plan. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Phone * Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia with full rights to work in Australia? * Do you require any reasonable adjustments to undertake the duties of the position for which you have applied? If yes, please specify: * Do you have a current Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain? * Do you have any previous experience within Local Government? * #J-18808-Ljbffr