Gym Services Officer

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community. 

If you're passionate about fitness, enjoy connecting with people and thrive in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC) and Switch 24/7 Gym

At GSAC and Switch 24/7 Gym, we're more than just a fitness facility. We're a community dedicated to helping people feel stronger, healthier and more confident. We're proud to provide outstanding customer service in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment, and we're looking for a motivated Fitness/Gym Services Officer to join our team.

This is a permanent part-time position (35 hours per week) with the opportunity for additional hours as they become available.

As our Gym Services Officer you'll play an important part in creating a positive experience for members from the moment they walk through the door. Working alongside our Gym and Fitness Coordinator, you'll help keep the gym running smoothly while motivating and supporting members to achieve their health and fitness goals.

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary from $32.57 plus superannuation.
• This position comes with the benefit of being able to utilise the wonderful facilities that GSAC has to offer.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs, including Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Welcoming and supporting members throughout their fitness journey.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive gym culture.
• Providing encouragement, guidance and motivation to members.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of Switch 24/7 Gym.
• Assisting with fitness promotions, programs and marketing initiatives.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and engaging fitness environment.

What you will need to be successful:

• Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness OR equivalent Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor Degree
• First Aid Certificate with CPR (current)
• Working with Children Check (willing to obtain)
• Specific Group Fitness training
• At least 2 years' experience as a Group Fitness Instructor
• Hands-on experience in developing campaigns and promotions

Full position description: Click here - 

Part Time: contracted hours of work 35 hours a week

Salary: A salary range from $32.57  (Band 1 Level 4  Entry) hour + superannuation

Closing date: Monday 16 November at 4:00pm 

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact: Kris Van Bibber, Gym and Fitness Coordinator on (02) 6625 5382.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Conditions of Employment:  Conditions of employment are in the Lismore City Council Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre and Lismore Memorial Baths Enterprise Agreement 2015 (Agreement), and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may/will include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, chest x-ray, spirometry, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Working with Children Check: In accordance with the requirement for 'Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the 'Clearance to Work with Children' provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.