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Posted 01 August, 2026

Fitness Instructor

Christchurch City Council
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 7c9e7c4be6280659

Job Description

Christchurch City Council – Christchurch, South Island Calling all good sorts and great sports: if you're keen to move into a role that'll get your career into great shape while doing something awesome for your community, we've got just the thing. Are you a great fit to join our supportive team of fun-loving good sorts? Heīnoitēneiki akoekitetonoitētahitūngakiteKauniheraoŌtautahi:This is an invitation to you to apply for a position at CCC. We’re now looking for a part-time Fitness Instructor who is ready to support our community to stay active and healthy! About the role | Ko te mahi nei You will be part of the fitness team responsible for providing fitness programmes,assessmentsand services. You will be the go-to person on the gym floor, actively engaging, supervising, and educating clients on techniques whilst they train. Other aspects of the role include: Providing quality service equally to all our customers, with an understanding of diversity Being time efficient while creating tailored fitness programmes Responsible for keeping yourself and others safe while at work and ensuring our users have a clean, and tidy space to train bymaintainingcleanliness of the equipment and the facility Effective communicator with the ability to share important information across keeping colleagues and team leaders updated on day-to-day activities and key developments Communicating and building rapport with our customers to support engagement and participation through new Initiatives Supporting day-to-day administrative activities You will have the ability to communicate well with a diverse range of customers, verbal & written Be engaging, informative and take pride inhelping others achieve their goals Skilled at building strong relationships with customers and members, creating a welcoming and inclusive gym environment. Confident in introducing new and existing members to one another, fostering social connections and helping to develop a warm, vibrant, and supportive environment for all Hold a Level 4 fitness qualification or higher A current comprehensive first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one. Hours of work: Various roles available across a range of days and hours, please select your preferred preferences when completing your application Position: Part-time, Permanent Salary: $30.98 per hour Location: This is based at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, 50 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch. Casual positions also available What'sin it for you? He ahangāhuaki akoe? Joining the Recreation, Sports and Events Unit at Christchurch City Council means you will be a part of a passionate team focused on improving community well-being. Additionally, you can look forward to: A focus on your wellness and work-life balance. Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities. Benefits- a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts. Closing date: 5 August 2026 Consequential vacanciesmay be considered as part of this recruitment process. This means that if you are interested in applying for a Fitness Instructor role at any location across the network, you may want to submit an application in case a vacancy is created by an appointment to any of these roles. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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