Sports Centre Manager

Ryde CSC

Permanent

Competitive salary & benefits package

Full Time (38 hpw)

Our Recreation Team is a vibrant, close-knit community of people who thrive on connection, movement, and making a difference. From Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers to Instructors and Coordinators, our team transforms 18 Recreation Centres into welcoming, inclusive, and safe spaces—offering health, fitness, and recreation opportunities to those who need them most.

As part of the Y family, you’ll help support the wellbeing of vulnerable and underrepresented communities, always acting with integrity and respect. In return, we offer flexible hours, free facility membership, and the chance to build valuable leadership and life skills—all while making a real impact.

With two full size indoor courts, as well as outdoor fields, Ryde Community Sports Centre hosts a range of both indoor and outdoor sports competitions throughout the week.

💼 About the Role

Lead the operations of Ryde Community Sports Centre, driving business growth, program excellence, and community impact. You’ll manage staff, budgets, compliance, and stakeholder relationships, all while championing the Y’s values and safeguarding standards.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Oversee financial planning, reporting, and budget compliance
Develop strategic business plans and community programs
Lead and support a high-performing team
Drive marketing, sales, and stakeholder engagement
Ensure compliance with risk management and safeguarding policies

🧠 What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business, or related field
3–5 years’ experience in facility management
Strong leadership, communication, and financial skills
Knowledge of community recreation and contract management
Valid First Aid, CPR, Police Clearance & Working with Children Check

💙 Why Join Us?

At the Y, we’re committed to healthier, happier, and connected communities. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values honesty, respect, caring, responsibility, and safety.

📲 Apply Now

Ready to lead with purpose? Tap into your potential and make a difference at Ryde Community Sports Centre.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 43 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

Salary sacrifice benefits
Free access to Y sites & programs
Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries
Branded clothing supplied
Paid essential training & development
Additional leave including wellbeing days
Reward & recognition program
Employee Assistance Program
Reconciliation Action Plan

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.

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