Seeking applications for a motivated professional who can provide effective leadership and direction to our Group Exercise Instructors, who play an important role in ensuring our members have the best experience possible using our facilities.
This position is based in the Recreation Centre, which supports health and well-being, fitness, sport and sport clubs, conferencing and student association services to students, staff and community members.
Key tasks of the role include:
Lead group exercise team, ensuring all instructors meet certifications and training standards.
Recruit, train, manage certification of instructors, provide feedback, and monitor class quality.
Handle admin: reports, invoices, contractor setup, equipment care, and records management.
Market classes, track attendance, adjust schedules, and manage group exercise timetables.
Address member feedback, track suggestions, and communicate updates to instructors.
Use attendance to guide training and class adjustments; survey members and instructors as needed.
This is a permanent part-time role, working 10 - 15 hours per week average (approx. 0.27 - 0.4 FTE) based at our Lincoln Campus. Hours are flexible during Monday - Friday. The salary range set at circa $65,000 per annum, pro rata to part-time hours ($33+/hr).
To be successful in this role you will need:
Two years or more experience as an instructor (preferred)
Experience in coordination and operational management of people and resources.
Experience in scheduling of rosters and timetables.
Proven ability to deliver training.
Contractor management experience would be desirable.
Understanding the dynamics of group exercise.
Demonstrated commitment to Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values.
As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:
Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
Six weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
Annual salary reviews
Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
Free on-site car parking
Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
Access to various staff social groups and activities
Great location - with new development, stunning gardens & greenery, three onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.
Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.
Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begin with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University has to Ngai Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Runanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.
Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to ******
We will be considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand.
To view a position description for this role, visit our careers page: https://careers.lincoln.ac.nz
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