Careers at Council

School Based Trainee - Gym Instructor

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Job Description

Griffith, New South WalesPart-timeDescriptionSCHOOL BASED TRAINEE – GYM INSTRUCTOR Are you a year 10 student (heading into Year 11 in 2026) who is passionate about health and fitness and ready to get a head start on your future? Council’s School Based Traineeships are a great way to gain real-world work experience while you’re still at school!We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and reliable high school student to join our team as a Gym Instructor Trainee. This is your chance to earn a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable, hands-on industry experience.Does this sound like you? Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn, earn, and get ahead!What You Will Be DoingAssist in keeping the gym safe and equipment well-maintainedDeliver friendly and professional customer serviceSupport and supervise patrons during gym sessions and programsReport any safety concerns or equipment issues to the teamWhat You Will GainA Nationally Recognised Qualification (Certificate III in Fitness)Hands-on Industry Experience in a real gym environmentMentorship from qualified fitness professionalsFlexible work-study balance – fits around your school timetableRemunerationIn accordance with clause 32D of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.To Be Successful In This PositionBe a current high school student commencing year 11 in 2026,Have strong communication and organisational skillsHave a positive attitude and willingness to learnBe reliable and able to manage school and work commitmentsApplications close on Monday 17 November 2025. All applications must be submitted online via the link provided.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Craig Tilston on 1300 176 077.Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare

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