We're Hiring: Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Do you have a passion for fitness, a love for water, and the skills to energise a class from the pool deck? We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Aqua Aerobics Instructor who can confidently lead large groups and deliver dynamic, fun, and effective water-based workouts.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver engaging and safe aqua aerobics sessions that cater to a range of fitness levels
• Confidently instruct and manage large classes while creating an inclusive, energetic atmosphere
• Design routines that are both results-driven and enjoyable
• Build strong rapport with participants and foster a sense of community and motivation
• Contribute positively to the team and represent our health and fitness values

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Hold a current Aqua Exercise Instructor Certificate, Austswim WETS or equivalent.
• Have previous experience leading group aqua or fitness classes, especially with larger participant numbers
• Are confident, enthusiastic, and can motivate participants of all ages and abilities
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Have a valid Working with Children Check (for paid work)
• Are able to pass a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Why join us:

• Supportive, friendly, and community-focused team
• Flexibility– perfect for work-life balance
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and growth in our Health and Fitness team.
• A fun and rewarding work environment that values your expertise

Location: Classes are held at our 25m heated pool at Oak Flats, with the potential for summer classes at our outdoor cold water pools. 

Hours: Casual positions available – primarily Monday to Saturday with Sunday classes in the summer season.

Salary: Competitive, with added benefits and perks.

About us: 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. 

• Casual positions working a variety of shifts
• Casual hourly rate with added benefits
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Great culture with a fun, fast paced environment
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more. 
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note: 

• This position requires a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for Paid workers
• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment
• A First Aid Certificate is an essential requirement of this position, therefore no allowance is payable.

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Kelly Mitchell, Team Leader Health & Fitness Programs on 0476 181 507. 

Closing date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11:30pm.

Apply now...

Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;

We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.

Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.