Fitness Adviser

• Are you confident with Microsoft applications?
• Do you have solid programme prescription experience?
• Have you got experience in a recreational environment?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Fitness Adviser to join the University Recreation Wellington team on a permanent, full-time basis. If you were successful, you would be joining a welcoming and engaging team who pride themselves on delivering outstanding fitness and wellbeing services which support our community to thrive. The role is diverse, providing the opportunity to widen your scope in the fitness and wellbeing industry. It includes delivering fitness services, wellbeing events and programmes, and professional frontline services to a diverse University community.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure recreation spaces are safe, welcoming, and accessible for the University community.
• Providing exciting and challenging fitness programmes and wellbeing initiatives for our community.
• Actively support the Fitness and Wellbeing Manager with the coordination of the Group Exercise programme, oversight of fitness facilities and equipment purchasing and maintenance.
• Regularly consult and measure community need, identifying solutions to challenges and adjusting support services to meet expectation.
• Ensure basic operational administration is completed, using the central database and other core administrative processes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Along with a proven ability to multi-task and communicate effectively, essentials to apply for the role include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Comprehensive programme prescription experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional desired skills/experience include:

• Experience coordinating and supervising fitness and/or recreational events.
• Personal training experience.
• Experience in a physical education or recreation environment.
• Current first aid certificate.

We need someone who is organised, innovative, and passionate about fitness and recreation. This is an ideal role for someone looking for diverse development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

You need the ability to work permanent rostered shifts, totalling 37.5 hours per week, to be worked between the hours of 6.00am and 10.30pm Monday to Thursday, 6.00am and 8.00pm Friday and 9.00am and 6.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

An exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and energetic environment. This role is perfect for a multi-skilled professional with fitness programming and administration experience who is looking to make a difference in a tertiary environment. Join our passionate recreation team and help lead our community through the delivery of effective health, fitness, and wellbeing services.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 24 May 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Meredith Price (Meredith.price@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Fitness Adviser, #1327). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.