The Role / Person
CBay Fitness have an awesome opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join their high-performing team. We need you to bring an x-factor to the way we deliver our fitness service and Les Mills classes to the community!
It goes without saying that you'll be passionate about motivating others to achieve their health and fitness goals. We need an individual with high energy who can command the gym floor and inspire our gym goers.
As an outgoing people person, you will have the ability to build relationships with our customers and understand their varying physical and mental needs.
What we're looking for from you:
· Hold a First Aid Certificate and recognised qualification in sport, leisure or fitness with knowledge of health, fitness and wellbeing
· Bonus points if you have Group Fitness experience
· Be an exceptional communicator and thrive on client contact
· Have an upbeat personality that engages and supports gym members to overcome barriers
7.5 hours per week on Sundays are available, made up of gym floor hours, PT sessions and Group Fitness classes. The hourly rate range is $31.24 - $32.14.
Previous experience is a bonus however not essential. Full training will be provided to successful candidates.
Come and join our team of like-minded fitness gurus, working within a fun, supportive and dynamic fitness centre!
Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1175327/Position-Description-Fitness-Instructor-November-2025.pdf . If you are unable to download the Position Description, or for further information, please email us at [email protected].
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 8 November 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.
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The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
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