Team Leader - Operations

About the role

The role assists the Operations Coordinator to manage Centre maintenance, staff management, lifeguard performance monitoring and on-going Administrative requirements. We expect you to show initiative and be pro-active in your management areas.
 
You will also be responsible for enduring 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 5:00am and 9:30pm Monday - Friday and 6:00am - 6:30pm on the occasional weekends.

The Team Leader shifts will also be embedded with active and direct service as the active Duty Manager or when needed, Lifeguard.
 

To be successful for this role you will have:

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

What you can expect from us:

• A high energy team environment
• Detailed induction with ongoing support and training
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of areas you are passionate about
• YMCA Employee benefits including; free gym membership, uniform, access to salary packaging and other great benefits
• Be part of a family, not just another staff member
• Opportunity for career progression within YMCA NSW, multiple development pathways available within Fitness or the greater Recreation industry

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.

Vaccination Policy
 

This position involves direct contact with vulnerable persons who have an increased risk of COVID-19, including children. It is a condition of employment that successful applicants provide evidence of compliance with YMCA NSW's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy prior to commencing.

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.