Operations Team Leader (Aquatics)

• Supportive team environment
• Flexible working hours that gives you a work / life balance
• Career pathways

About the role 

The Operations Team Leader will be required to provide leadership / ongoing training and direction to permanent and casual Duty mangers, Life Guards and Maintenance staff to ensure these areas are maintained at the highest possible standard.
 

The role assists the Operations Coordinator to manage Centre maintenance as well as Aquatic staff. These include; Staff management, Program management, financial management, and Planning and on-going Administrative requirements. We expect you to show initiative and be innovative in your management areas.

You will also be responsible for ensuring all pool and plant room is in working order and to effectively manage and maintain the facility in the absence of the Operations Coordinator.
 

This is Permanent full time position. You will need to be available across all opening hours of the centre including weekends.
 

To be successful for this role you will have:
 

• Relevant industry experience
• Pool Operators Certificate
• Plant room experience
• Apply First Aid
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard Award
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Current CPR certificate

Y work with us?

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Room to learn and develop within the organisation
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Free facility access
• Awesome discounts on The Y services and products
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy 

Recreation

Our Recreation Team is a close-knit community of energetic people-people, with a passion for staying active and helping others. From our Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers, to our Instructors and Coordinators, the team are responsible for transforming our 24 Recreation Centres into warm, inclusive and safe spaces – providing access to health, fitness and recreation opportunities for those who need it most. As part of The Y family, you’ll be responsible for the care and wellbeing of vulnerable and underprivileged young people, always acting with integrity and respect to provide fun and meaningful experiences, safely. We’ll reward you with perks like flexible hours and free facility membership, and support you to build valuable people, leadership and life skills – all while you make a difference to your community.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

 
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 embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.