Group Fitness Instructor

Hamilton City Council are here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians, to become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant and inclusive city. This role is based at Hamilton Pools. We are a high-performance team with a clear purpose – to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians.

He angituutanga| The opportunity 

Our Group Fitness Instructors are the heartbeat of our classes, not to be confused with our Gym Instructors, they are essential to creating an engaging and uplifting class environment.

This position is primarily focused on delivering Aqua Fitness classes across Gallagher Aquatic Centre and Waterworld, with the current hours covering 3 Aqua classes per week. While your main responsibilities sit within our Aqua classes, there will also be opportunities to support additional aqua classes, as well as cover land‑based group fitness classes in our studio at Waterworld when required, offering a diverse and rewarding instructing experience across both facilities.

As a Group Fitness Instructor, you bring passion, confidence, and a natural drive to inspire others. You promote your classes with enthusiasm, connect with our members, and motivate them to stay committed to their wellbeing goals. Once the class begins, your primary responsibility is to maintain high energy, ensure safe and effective technique, and create an uplifting experience for every participant. You will also have the skills to appropriately progress or regress exercises as needed, ensuring all members, regardless of experience level, can participate safely and successfully. At the end of each session, you celebrate achievements, acknowledge effort, and remind members of the purpose behind their journey.

We are seeking a trained or experienced fitness professional who can lead by example.

If you have a genuine passion for health and wellbeing, an energetic presence, and the ability to thrive in front of a crowd, this role is for you. You’ll support new participants with extra guidance, encourage regulars to push through challenging moments, and maintain a positive, motivating atmosphere, whether in the pool or the studio. All of this is done with professionalism, care, and of course, a big smile.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Level 4 Certificate in Group Fitness Instructing or Equivalent
• Experience within the fitness industry
• Current first aid certificate

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

The pay rate for this role $45 per hour. 

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou| What we offer

You’ll have access to a range of benefits (HCC) including: 

• Full free access to our Gym and Pool facilities - enjoy a swim when you finish up for the day!
• Opportunities for professional development
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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Applications close on the 16/02/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.