FITNESS COORDINATOR

The opportunity:

Work type: Permanent full-time role – 38 hours per week, with rostered hours between 5:00am and 10:00pm in line with the span of hours for a Recreation Centre.

Salary: Level 7: $93,080 - $98,967 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.

Work location: Eaton Recreation Centre, Eaton.

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Fitness leader who is passionate about creating positive member experiences across our gym, group fitness and membership services to take Eaton Recreation Centre (ERC) to the next level!

If you are ready to turn your industry know‑how into real outcomes for member growth, retention and community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

About Eaton Recreation Centre

At ERC we are building a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence. Our mission is simple: everyone active, moving more, living more – for a healthy community. ERC is a Shire of Dardanup facility featuring a 24/7 gym, dedicated group fitness studio and virtual cycle studio, children’s programs including creche and Vacation Care, cafe, plus a multi-purpose stadium hosting social sports, clubs, and elite level competitions such as the Southwest Slammers and Souwest Jets. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, financial sustainability and member-centred programming.

The role

Reporting to the Manager Recreation Centre, the Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, leadership, planning and reporting of fitness programs and services across:​

• Gym operations, fitness coaching and personal training​

• Group fitness programming and timetabling, instructors and experiences.​

• Membership sales, onboarding, engagement and retention.​

In this role you will:

• Lead gym operations, group fitness timetables, instructors and membership sales/retention strategies.​

• Drive member growth, loyalty programs and innovative fitness activations aligned with community needs and 24/7 gym trends.

About you

• You are an enthusiastic and energetic fitness professional with a passion for people, performance and results.

• You are a strategic thinker who also enjoys being visible on the floor, building relationships, and creating an environment where staff and members feel supported, inspired and part of a community.

• You are an aspiring leader seeking a supportive environment with real opportunities to grow and develop your career.

• You are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the people you work with and the local community you serve – turning fitness into life-changing experiences in support of ERC’s mission of ‘everyone active, moving more, LIVING more’.

You will have:  

• Tertiary qualifications in Sport, Recreation, Leisure Sciences, Business or a related field and/or significant leadership or management experience within a recreation centre or fitness/health club environment.

• Certificate IV in Fitness (or equivalent), with current industry registration highly regarded.

• Proven leadership capability with the ability to build trust, coach a multi‑disciplinary team, manage priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong communication, customer service and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and engage members and staff

• Experience planning, delivering, evaluating and reporting program outcomes in a fitness, health and wellbeing capacity for a broad demographic

• Current Provide First Aid, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)

• Desirable: experience in group fitness instruction, digital fitness software, membership sales and retention and marketing/promotion.

What’s on offer:

• Located in Eaton, a southwest lifestyle beckons.

• Superannuation co-contributions.

• Fitness membership – enjoy our 24-hour gym and classes.

• Free parking, and ideally situated adjacent to the vibrant Eaton Fair precinct.

• Corporate Wellness Program and Corporate Health Insurance discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Professional Development and Study Assistance Program.

Further information: Please contact Human Resources on (08) 9724 0351.

How to apply: Applicants must address the Selection Criteria in the position description to be considered for the position. Email your cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and your current resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au

Closing date: Applications close 9.00am (AWST) Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available.

*Age rates apply for applicants under 21 years of age*