The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.



Group Fitness Instructor

EOI for Group Fitness Instructors across multiple locations in the Selwyn District

Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6790217

  • Permanent and Casual opportunities available
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Variety of classes and programmes

About the Role

Our facilities across Selwyn host and support a range of recreation and sport activities for all ages and stages and we are looking for an experienced Group Fitness instructor to join our team.

  • You will plan and deliver classes ensuring you cater for all abilities and fitness levels.
  • Priding yourself on the ability to attract repeat customers.
  • Build positive relationships and provide a welcoming environment.
  • This role will teach a variety of land and aqua based classes but ideally you will be qualified and interested in teaching a range of classes such as Pump and RMP.

About you

Our ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year's teaching experience however we are open to applications from candidates with other relevant experience.

  • You'll have a genuine passion for the sport and recreation industry
  • Motivated to connect with our community through quality group fitness classes.
  • Commitment to customer service and embrace opportunities to upskill.
  • Have the ability to provide a safe, healthy and encouraging environment for class participants

About us

The Community Services & Facilities Group is the externally facing group of Selwyn District Council that facilitates and delivers community opportunities, experiences, services and programmes to build the capacity, connection, and overall well-being of the community. This is achieved through services and programmes including aquatics, arts, culture and lifelong learning, community and economic development activities, community centres and halls, events, funding, libraries/service centres, and sports and fitness activities

What we can offer

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities and exciting career opportunities!

We offer a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

  • Great work-life balance
  • Wellbeing leave
  • Free parking
  • Discounts with local and national businesses
  • Career coaching and development

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together. Make it Happen for Selwyn

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join an award-winning team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

We value the safety of our young people and kaimahi, and therefore appointments for this role are subject to a satisfactory safety check including a police vetting process.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.


Applications Close: 27 Aug 2025


  • Why Work Here?

    Selwyn is the best place to live, work and play.

  • This Is Selwyn

    Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work. They underpin our friendly and innovative culture.

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