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Personal Trainers

Whether you hold a Personal Training qualification or not, CityFitness has a path for you to begin or continue your career. Becoming a Personal Trainer at CityFitness is easy and affordable. We can provide you with the most complete and integrated system of education, business systems and tools the industry has to offer to make your franchise business a success. All for the lowest cost guaranteed.

Benefits of becoming a Franchise Personal Trainer at CityFitness:

• Flexible hours
• Lowest fees
• High leads 
• Advanced education
• Tools to retain your clients & increase sales

The process to begin your journey is simple:

1. Interview to become a PT at the CityFitness club of your choice
2. Sign onto a franchise agreement
3. Complete our Foundations Course. If you’re qualified you can go straight to the exam and the business planning module. If you’re unqualified, complete the 20 hour online course to get a deep understanding of the areas below, before sitting the exam.
   • Human movement science
   • Nutrition
   • Psychology
   • Business planning
4. Personal Training Academy – Attend a four day intensive training in either Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch led by our team of Fitness Professionals.
5. Start your business

Whether just starting out or an experienced PT looking for an edge, come join the largest team of fitness professionals and take advantage of an extended rent free period while you get acclimated to your new home!

To get started, simply enrol or enquire by emailing PT@cityfitness.co.nz

Applicants must be over 18 years old and hold a valid working visa if not an NZ Citizen or Resident.

Yoga and Pilates Programme Manager

Available at: Christchurch (Hereford St.)

Our Abundance Studios are devoted to offering the best yoga experience possible in a fitness centre setting with restful waiting areas, inspired programming, never-ending education and an energizing community.

We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial, and driven Programme Manager to join our team. This is an ideal position for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in a growing and dynamic organisation.

The purpose of the Programme Manager’s position is to evolve and oversee the Mind/Body studio programme vision and to create and execute revenue programmes in his/her assigned studio.

The essential responsibilities of the Programme Manager position can be best summarized as follows. Note that this position includes, but is not limited to, the responsibilities on the list below:

• Achieve monthly membership goals and monthly headcount goals in all classes.
• Maintain a steady team of teachers with no one teacher comprising more than 25% of the timetable.
• Hire all Instructors with an emphasis on creating a world-class yoga community.
• Manage monthly Mind/Body studio instructor meetings as an effective communication, problem solving, and education tool.
• Adhere to and implement Company policies and procedures including performance management and discipline.
• Keep current in knowledge of key competitors including programming, instructors, public relations, etc.
• Work with CityFitness marketing team to develop strategic marketing plan for studio on a quarterly basis.
• Establishes standards for all Yoga instructors and programming.
• Nurtures relationship between instructors and various disciplines offered in studio.
• Deliver yoga or Pilates classes and programmes to students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should meet the following minimum requirements and qualifications:

• Three to five years of managerial and/or sales experience with proven leadership ability in an educational, fitness, mind/body or professional setting.
• Understanding of financial analysis and budgets.
• Proven ability to hire, direct, coach, train and evaluate staff.
• Excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize new techniques, ideas and problem solving skills.
• Possess honesty and personal integrity.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and personable.
• Passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry.
• Ambitious and driven.
• Computer literate.
• Required to be at the studio when member usage is at the highest level including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience teaching, or desire to learn to teach, yoga or Pilates students.
• C.P.R. and First Aid certified.

As a member of the CityFitness Team, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Kiwisaver Plan
• Paid holiday time

Please submit your resume (in Word or PDF format).

Yoga and Pilates Instructors

Available at: Wellington, Auckland, & Christchurch

Job Description

We are committed to providing an unparalleled experience for our students. Our instructor team plays a key role in this mission. This role is responsible for leading classes ranging from 30 to 90 minutes at a standard that exceeds our students' expectations. Teachers must be versatile enough to lead classes with students at multiple 'levels'. Our instructors also assist with the process of welcoming new students to the studio and making their experience positive.

Candidates for this job must be available during daytime hours and possibly occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

Certification in Yoga or Pilates as follows:

• Yoga - 200hr RYT
• Pilates
  • Classical certification preferred
  • Must be fully certified, regardless of training programme
• Both: CPR/first aid a plus

Additional Information

References required.

Group Fitness Instructors

If you love fitness, and want to contribute to helping New Zealand become the healthiest nation in the world, then we have an opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking Group Fitness Instructors for our brand new Mount Wellington club opening around May 2018. Apply today to get people moving and to start changing lives!


Our extensively tested pre-choreographed Mossa programmes cover a range of styles - Blast, Power, Ride, R30, Fight, Centergy, Active, and Core classes and we have clubs nationwide. 


Purpose of Position:


-Present energetic, safe and enjoyable fitness classes to members of CityFitness.


-Retain and acquire members through skillful instruction and adherence to programme delivery.


Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the description of the class(es) and pre-choreographed formats, e.g. Mossa programmes.

• Teach classes with enthusiasm and energy.

• Comply with music licensing laws as communicated by CityFitness..

• Arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of scheduled class time, and make self available to respond to clients after class.

• Start and finish all classes as scheduled.

• Attend all meetings and workshops as and when required.


Requirements:

-First Aid Certification


-REPs Certification


-Industry related qualification desirable


Group Fitness Instructors

If you love fitness, and want to contribute to helping New Zealand become the healthiest nation in the world, then we have an opportunity for you!

Our extensively tested pre-choreographed Mossa programmes cover a range of styles - Blast, Power, Ride, R30, Fight, Centergy, Active, and Core classes and we have clubs nationwide.

Once you are an employed Group Fitness instructor with CityFitness you will be eligible to enrol into the New Zealand Certificate in Pre-Choreographed Group Exercise (Level 3) through Skills Active Aotearoa at no cost! - A new skill, a healthy career choice and an NZ qualification!

Purpose of Position:

• Present energetic, safe and enjoyable fitness classes to members of CityFitness.
• Retain and acquire members through skillful instruction and adherence to programme delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the description of the class(es) and pre-choreographed formats, e.g. Mossa programmes.
• Teach classes with enthusiasm and energy.
• Comply with music licensing laws as communicated by CityFitness..
• Arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of scheduled class time, and make self available to respond to clients after class.
• Start and finish all classes as scheduled.
• Attend all meetings and workshops as and when required.

Requirements:

• First Aid Certification
• REPs Certification
• Industry related qualification desirable

Apply through www.cityfitness.co.nz/caeers or email your CV to Debby.Callaghan@cityfitness.co.nz.

Abundance Studio Programme Manager

Available at: Queen St.

Job Description

Abundance is devoted to offering the best yoga experience possible in a fitness center setting; restful waiting areas, inspired programming, never-ending education and an energizing community.

We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial, and driven Programme Manager to join the Abundance Yoga/Pilates team. This is an ideal position for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in a growing and dynamic organization.

The purpose of the Programme Manager’s position is to evolve and oversee the Mind/Body studio programme vision and to create and execute revenue programmes in his/her assigned studio.

Responsibilities

The essential responsibilities of the Programme Manager position can be best summarized as follows. Note that this position includes, but is not limited to, the responsibilities on the list below:

• Achieve monthly membership goals and monthly headcount goals in all classes.
• Maintain a steady team of teachers with no one teacher comprising more than 25% of the timetable.
• Hire all Instructors with an emphasis on creating a world-class yoga community.
• Manage monthly Mind/Body studio instructor meetings as an effective communication, problem solving, and education tool.
• Adhere to and implement Company policies and procedures including performance management and discipline.
• Keep current in knowledge of key competitors including programming, instructors, public relations, etc.
• Work with cityfitness marketing team to develop strategic marketing plan for studio on a quarterly basis.
• Establishes standards for all Yoga instructors and programming.
• Nurtures relationship between instructors and various disciplines offered in studio.
• Deliver yoga or Pilates classes and programmes to students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should meet the following minimum requirements and qualifications:

• Three to five years of managerial and/or sales experience with proven leadership ability in an educational, fitness, mind/body or professional setting.
• Understanding of financial analysis and budgets.
• Proven ability to hire, direct, coach, train and evaluate staff.
• Excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize new techniques, ideas and problem solving skills.
• Possess honesty and personal integrity.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and personable.
• Passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry.
• Ambitious and driven.
• Computer literate.
• Required to be at the studio when member usage is at the highest level including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience teaching, or desire to learn to teach, yoga or Pilates students.
• C.P.R. and First Aid certified.

Additional Information

As a member of the CityFitness Team, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Kiwisaver Plan
• Paid holiday time

Group Fitness Coordinator

Available at: Auckland Region

Job Description

The primary objective of this role is to increase attendance to group fitness classes by improving member satisfaction. As a successful Group Fitness Coordinator, you will contribute directly to the bottom line success of your club by providing world-class group fitness classes that attract new and experienced members.

As an employee of CityFitness you are required to:

• Maintain a strict sense of professional ethics, maintaining confidentiality and privacy, and abiding by cityfitness policies.
• Represent the CityFitness organization in a favorable manner at all times
• Teach classes at CityFitness on an exclusive basis.

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators

• Convert 40% of all club visits into Group Fitness experiences.
• Identify, recruit and train a high standard of Group Fitness instructors.
• Keep accurate statistical reports (attendance, bookings, cost analysis) using the provided software
• Assist Head Teachers to organize & lead team tuition sessions prior to quarterly releases.
• Oversee the training process for new cityfitness employees within designated programme.
• Ensure that all instructors complete module training, and achieve module certification.
• Ensure team members qualifications remain current (CPR, first aid, REPs).
• Organise internal marketing and promotion of classes and instructors.
• Perform Quality Control assessment process for cityfitness instructors on a regular basis (6-monthly).
• Enforce club codes, policies and systems.
• Organise roster and class timetable to maximise attendance and minimize costs.

Personal Attributes

• Lead by example, representing the programmes favorably at all times.
• Maintain a high level of personal fitness.
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm toward programmes at all times.
• Possess a friendly, vibrant and outgoing personality.

Communication

• As the role involves working outside normal work hours (email, text, phone for covers), communication skills must be high, including regular communication with the Club Manager.
• Attend set club meeting once a week.
• Communicate openly and honestly in all situations.
• Communicate regularly with Group Fitness Instructors to keep them up to date on all job-related issues including Premiere week, studio updates.
• Make instructors feel valued, involved and committed to the programmes they deliver.
• Good record keeping, maintain own file of communications, complete & check timesheets and other work-related paperwork as necessary.
• Solicitation or self-promotion is prohibited and can result in termination.

Health & Safety

• Ensure equipment is safe, clean and well-maintained, and the studio is left in a tidy manner.
• Arrange repairs to faulty equipment and ensure payment for work done is followed through.
• Report all accidents, incidents and hazards, and complete relevant documentation.
• Responsible for keeping yourself and others safe while at work, complying with cityfitness health and safety regulations and wearing protective clothing and footwear, and using equipment provided.
• Administer first aid when required.
• Act within own scope of practice and refer out to qualified personnel when deemed necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Workplace First Aid Certificate
• Current REPs certification – Group Fitness level
• An industry recognized qualification (degree, fitness certificate, diploma)
• A strong team leader
• Demonstrates stand out skills and enthusiasm for programmes
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team environment

Desirable

• Has taught a range of group fitness programmes (minimum 5 years)

Employee Benefits

• Per hour rate relative to experience, skills and loyalty to the organization as a whole.
• All wages shall be paid weekly by direct credit to a mutually agreed bank account.
• Wage reviews will be carried out annually. Reviews will be personal and confidential to each employee. For this reason the amount of increase, if any, may vary from person to person.
• Complimentary Module training for any programmes delivered within club.
• Complimentary membership to cityfitness gyms.
• Staff discount entitlements on products and services.

Graphic Designer

Available at: Head Office

Job Description

If you have strong design skills, love fitness, and want to contribute to helping New Zealand become the healthiest nation in the world, then we have an opportunity for you!

We're seeking an Intermediate Graphic Designer to assist the Marketing Comms and PR Manager in producing print and digital artwork for CityFitness.

CityFitness, New Zealand's largest chain of full-service health clubs, offers rewarding part time and full time positions in the fitness industry with a dynamic staff culture – we are committed to creating a fitter, healthier nation and we love what we do!

Responsibilities

• Provide design solutions from concept to completion for print and digital.
• Assist with and undertake various marketing related tasks and other graphic design work as required based on business demand.
• Liaise with third parties in relation to all graphic collateral.
• Create print production files.
• Source and manipulate images for layouts/production.
• Develop and maintain image and graphic libraries.
• Maintain current knowledge of graphic design technology and innovation.

Skill Requirements

• Graphic Design degree or diploma.
• Advanced proficiency with current Mac publishing software and Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Photoshop).
• Print production knowledge and expertise.
• Experience in a Marketing role is a plus.
• Creative mindset with strong design skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully multi task and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Basic HTML, CSS, and webmaster skills.

Commitment

10 hours per week. Flexible work hours/days can be arranged, but must work in house with a set weekly schedule. Candidate should be able to start the week of 15 February.