THE ROLE

The Port Lincoln Leisure Centre is a key community hub servicing the health and fitness needs of more than 950 members and 420 swim school enrolments with direct visitation more than 140,000 annually. The facility includes a 24/7 health club, group fitness, indoor pools, spa, sauna, café, and a multi-purpose 3 court sports stadium. The Centre comprises a staff team of 45 who are passionate in supporting members to be healthier, happier and more connected to their community.

The role of the Centre Manager is pivotal to the success of YMCA South Australia (“the Y”) and the achievement of the Y’s mission and vision. They will lead the YMCA’s activities and development in area of aquatics and recreation while achieving key result areas of compliance, safety, financial and community engagement.

Strong local leadership, innovation will ensure the YMCA is providing the desired impact within local communities to deliver a meaningful and caring customer experience. The Centre Manager will be highly visible working closely with the centre’s leadership team, user groups and key sports forming strong relationships for improved access and health outcomes. A key responsibility will be to work in partnership with key stakeholders to provide a holistic wellbeing and social connection opportunities that meet the needs of the broader community.

The Centre Manager will be an efficient, well organised and strong leader, demonstrating commitment to staff development and training. Emphasis on people leadership, culture building and motivation in a dynamic, challenging environment will require excellent communication and presentation skills.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see “lives enriched through wellbeing” in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification in recreation or equivalent

National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)

DHS Working With Children Check

International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care

SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard or equivalent

HLTAID009 Perform CPR or equivalent

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or equivalent

SISSS00131 Aquatic Technical Operator

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS

The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.

Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*

Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*

A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.

Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community.

*Terms and Conditions apply

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Lomax on 0407 185 194 or [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter to James Lomax via Apply Now! You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 18th July 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)

DHS Working With Children Check

International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.