THE ROLE

At St Clair Recreation Centre, we are dedicated to promoting health and wellness within our community. Our state-of-the-art facilities and diverse programs offer a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. We are seeking an enthusiastic Health and Fitness Coordinator to inspire our members to achieve their health goals.

The Health & Fitness Coordinator is a key conduit to improving the health of our community. Through championing physical activity, they will improve the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of our community by increasing the number of people participating in our programs.

The Health & Fitness Coordinator will provide leadership and direction to all staff within the health and fitness, personal training and group fitness areas of the business. Strong planning, reporting, marketing, and communication skills are essential.

Through a lense of innovation, industry knowledge and experience, the Health & Fitness Coordinator will identify targeted opportunities for program development, growth and collaboration to achieve outcomes aligned to business objectives, performance criteria and member’s needs.

Forming a key component of the Centre Leadership Team, the Health & Fitness Coordinator will positively contribute a high performing culture through role modelling the “Y-Factor” values, a positive approach to service and desire to enrich lives through wellbeing.

This is a part-time permanent position, with negotiable hours.

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 1000 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.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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

Cert III & IV in Fitness

(HLTAID003) Provide First Aid or equivalent

(HLTAID001) Provide CPR or equivalent

Professional Registration with a governing body, i.e. AUSActive

Desirable Qualifications and Licences:

Strength for Life (COTA)

Nationally recognised Pilates Qualification (mat or reformer level)

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*

Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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 Tristan Owen on 7078 4184 or at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Apply now!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 25 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/lived 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.