Job Description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Jesmond, East Maitland and Morpeth area
• Casual role
• Pay rate – $52.25 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and more than 30 years of providing care and service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Fitness Instructor to join our team! Reporting to the Business Manager of our Health and Wellness Team, you will assist with the development and implementation of exercise programs to enrich the lives of our clients. Following the Catholic Healthcare Community Services Health & Wellness Program guidelines to facilitate engaging classes including light cardiovascular, strengthening, flexibility, coordination and balance training.
You will understand the importance of respect, trust and empathy and have the skills to communicate effectively and motivate our clients to live a healthy and active lifestyle, assisting them to live their best life.
To be successful in this role you’ll need
• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Current Drivers Licence and a registered and insured motor vehicle
• Previous experience in facilitating seniors exercise programs, particularly water exercises
• Experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating fitness programs
• Flexibility to adjust and adapt exercises to suit individual participants abilities and goals as required
• Understanding of the exercise principles in Falls Prevention for seniors
• Ability to monitor individuals throughout the classes and adapt programs where necessary
• Educate, support and nurture participants during the classes to provide a meaningful, supportive and fun exercise environment
• Understanding of the different forms of exercise suitable for seniors and the ability to be able to teach/facilitate these safely within the sessions
• Understanding of when to refer individuals to other supports if required such as other Catholic Healthcare Services, physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, Doctors etc.
• A strong work ethic along with a sense of fun
• Understanding of workplace health and safety
• A Certificate 3 in Fitness (or equivalent) & current First Aid certificate or willing to obtain
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check
What we can offer you
• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.