Fitness Instructor

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. Our Recreation, Sports and Events teams are hiring now for Fitness Instructors at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, our newest facility._

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

You will be part of the fitness team responsible for providing fitness programmes, assessments and 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
- 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 by maintaining cleanliness of the equipment and the facility
- Communicating and building rapport with our customers to support engagement and participation
- Supporting day-to-day administrative activities

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**
- You will have the ability to communicate well with a diverse range of customers, verbal & written
- Be engaging, informative and take pride in helping others achieve their goals
- Can create a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant culture for all
- Hold a Level 4 fitness qualification or higher
- A current comprehensive first aid certificate is an advantage

**Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre**:
E kā mauka whakahī e tū nei, e kā awa kōpikopiko e rere nei i te nuku o te whenua, nei rā te reo maioha ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, tauti mai ki te whare o Parakiore; The name Parakiore has been gifted by Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and fits perfectly as the name of the Christchurch City Council's newest facility, the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre. Parakiore was a Ngāi Tūāhuriri hero renowned for his resilience, determination and agility.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- ** Location**:If you are successful in securing a role based at Parakiore, your primary location will be 50 St Asaph Street. In the lead-up to the facility opening, you may be rostered at another Council facility as needed. Some flexibility around your work schedule may be required during this pre-opening period.
- ** Salary**: Starting from $28.95 per hour. The full range will be confirmed during the interview process.
- To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the foot of the page.

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

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.