Job Description

Passionate about health, fitness, and helping others succeed? We’re looking for an energetic and motivated fitness professional to join Napier City Council’s Fitness Team in a fixed-term, part-time opportunity.

This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant, community-focused environment where every day brings something different. You’ll play an important part in delivering positive fitness experiences, supporting members of all ages and abilities to stay active, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

Join a welcoming and supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and making a genuine impact in the community. You’ll enjoy working in a modern facility alongside a leader who is committed to your development with the added benefit of being able to run PT sessions without the pressure of renting your own space.

Flexibility is important, as shifts may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends across the fixed-term period.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Create a welcoming, high-energy environment by supporting and engaging members at Ocean Spa gym, helping them feel confident, motivated, and supported in their fitness journey.

• Deliver engaging and results-driven fitness experiences, including group classes, HIIT, circuit training and small group training.

• Take ownership of session delivery from start to finish — preparing equipment, running sessions smoothly and on time, and ensuring spaces are reset, clean, and ready for the next users.

• Actively supervise the fitness facilities to maintain a safe, professional, and positive experience for all members, and make sure the gym is always in tip top shape.

• Build strong connections with the wider team through clear communication with reception and leadership, responding confidently to issues and escalating emergencies when needed.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Hold, or be actively working towards, Personal Training and/or Group Fitness qualifications.

• Hold a current First Aid Certificate and confidently respond to emergency situations.

• Sound knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise techniques.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Availability to work a variety of shifts such as early morning, evenings and weekends.

• Previous experience in the fitness industry is advantageous.

• Open to developing new skills and tools such as working around fitness in the water, fitness challenges, social media activities and other additional fitness industry ideas

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service

• Discounted health insurance work scheme + Eye test subsidy

• Retailer discounts + study assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

You'll be based at the gym in Ocean Spa on Napier's iconic Marine Parade.

The hourly rate for this role is between $28.70 - $33.80 per hour (including KiwiSaver) PLUS RESPONSIBILITY ALLOWANCES ($11 – 15p/h for PT, $24 - $50 p/h for group fitness)

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

– Fitness Team Member