About the Role
As Group Fitness Manager at Fitness First, you’ll lead and inspire a team of instructors to deliver world-class classes, shaping a timetable that delivers variety, energy, and value for members. This is a hands-on leadership role influencing instructor development, class quality, attendance, and member engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support a high-performing team of Group Fitness Instructors, Reform Instructors, and Arena Coaches
- Create and optimise timetables to maximise class attendance, member engagement, and business KPIs
- Recruit, assess, and develop instructors to deliver consistently high-quality classes
- Oversee administration including payroll, rostering, compliance, and equipment checks
- Collaborate with club and regional leaders to drive member growth through group fitness
- Ensure all studios are kept neat exceptionally clean and presentable, at a standard that reflects our Black Label Membership value proposition
- Ensure member feedback is managed professionally and service standards are consistently met
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience delivering engaging Group Fitness classes
- Leadership or team management experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Skilled at designing timetables that balance member demand and business goals
- Confident communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable with admin and compliance tasks
- Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent), current AusActive registration, plus First Aid & CPR
- A team player with professionalism, energy, and a passion for creating unforgettable fitness experiences
- Reform training (if managing a Reform club) and a current WWCC may be required depending on state
Skills
- Group Fitness
- Timetable Design
- Instructor Development
- Member Engagement
- Administration
- Compliance
- Communication
- Organisation
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years experience
Education Level
- Certificate III in Fitness (or equivalent)
- First Aid & CPR certification
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive hourly rate
Benefits
- Complimentary Platinum Fitness First membership
- Anniversary leave
- Additional gym membership for friends or family
- Opportunities for career growth within Fitness & Lifestyle Group
About the Company
- Fitness First is a globally recognised leader in the fitness sector, operating 51 Australian clubs. They believe fitness inspires people to excel and aim to empower individuals to lead fearless and extraordinary lives.
- Fitness First is part of Fitness & Lifestyle Group, Asia Pacific’s largest diversified fitness brand.
Equal Opportunity
- Fitness and Lifestyle Group encourages individuality and acknowledges the value diversity and inclusivity brings to the organisation.
- They welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people of all ages, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with a disability and from other diverse backgrounds.
