Gym Instructors (Recruitment Pool)

Are you a passionate and energetic Gym Instructor ready to inspire our community to move, sweat and smile?

About the role

We're on the lookout for qualified fitness professionals to maintain and manage current programs, and develop new initiatives to meet market and changing trends within the industry.

We're building a recruitment pool of instructors, so there's no closing date. Apply anytime and help us keep our community active and inspired!

What you will be doing:

- Providing professional fitness appraisals and exercise instruction to all fitness centre members.
- Ensuring the correct use of all free weights and machine equipment, with patrons' safety and wellbeing a priority.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive environment that encourages active participation.
- Keeping up to date with new fitness trends and developing programs that meet customer needs.
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants and maintaining fitness resources.
- Representing the Leisureplexes with enthusiasm, professionalism and a community-first attitude.

Shifts may include weekdays and weekends from early mornings to evenings, in line with Leisureplex opening hours About You and Who We're Looking For

- Certificate III in Fitness.
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old).
- Current satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- Current Working with Children’s check.
- Aerobic/group fitness instructor certification would be desirable.
- Experience in gym reception and membership consultant roles would be desirable.
- A friendly, enthusiastic and approachable style that connects with people of all ages and abilities.
- Safety-minded and able to facilitate secure and professional group fitness sessions.
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to work flexible hours to suit the needs of both Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes.





For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. Why you will love working at the City!

- Work in a supportive and community-driven local council and share your passion for group fitness with the community.
- Competitive casual rates from $35.34 to $37.57 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus superannuation and weekend penalties.
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
- Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
- Free on-site parking.
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Genuine commitment to learning and development.
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all. Ready to Step Up?

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Kristin Hawira, Team Leader Fitness, on [0422 636 060](tel:0422 636 060) for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5 pm, Monday 9 November 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

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