Health & Fitness Gym Crew

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Queenstown Lakes District Council - Queenstown, South Island Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting. No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same. Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority. We’re proud to be QLDC. Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community. All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will make a genuine difference every day. Join us! We’re looking for an experienced Gym Instructor to join our passionate team based at the Queenstown Events Centre. This is a permanent role working around 20 hours throughout the week, including weekend work. What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi A busy, enjoyable position, you’ll be providing a high level of customer service to all members and prospective members ensuring they are aware of additional club services and events. You will assist members with how to correctly and effectively use gym equipment and will be responsible for new membership sales and assisting with the retention of existing memberships. The role will involve: Providing gym start-ups and follow-ups as per procedure and maintaining contact with those customers to encourage retention Taking proactive, preventative steps to supervise and control the use of all gym equipment ensuring that a safe and enjoyable environment for customers is maintained Carrying out regularly scheduled operational plant or equipment maintenance as delegated Liaising with new members via the phone and one-on-one contact to provide support and encouragement in achieving their health & fitness goals Maintaining positive relationships with local clubs, groups and societies, actively promoting sports and recreation. What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka You’ll have previous experience working in a gym environment and will have a high level of knowledge of equipment and fitness best practice. A naturally strong communicator, you’ll enjoy engaging with our varied customer base and providing coaching and instruction. You’ll also be confident and capable in responding to any emergency situations. To best succeed in this role, you’ll have: A current NZQA affiliated First Aid Certificate. Unit standards 26551 & 26552 (preferable). New Zealand Certificate in Fitness Level 3 or higher. Experience in the supervision and control of the public. A background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr