YMCA SA is seeking a passionate and highly organized Programs & Operations Coordinator to oversee the effective coordination and management of our swimming lessons program, swimming pool operations, lifeguarding/duty management teams, and the Kids Club (creche). This diverse and rewarding role involves planning and implementing recreation programs, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and engaging environment for all participants and patrons.
With responsibility across two vibrant, community-focused venues - The Valleys Lifestyle Centre in Clare and Riverton Outdoor Pool in Riverton - the Coordinator will play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities. The role includes overseeing pool operations, water chemistry management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, while also stepping into direct shifts as a swim teacher, duty manager, and lifeguard.
This is a full-time position, offering 38 hours per week, with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in both local communities. If you are a proactive, energetic leader with a passion for recreation and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
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
Our ideal candidate will have, or be willing to obtain the following qualifications:
- AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (or equivalent)
- AustSwim Teacher of Infant and preschool Aquatics (or equivalent)
- Professional AustSwim Registration (or equivalent)
- SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard or equivalent
- SISSS00131 Aquatic Technical Operator or equivalent
- (HLTAID0011) Provide First Aid or equivalent
- (HLTAID009) Provide CPR or equivalent
- Child-Safe Environments (Reporting Abuse and Neglect) Certificate (RRHAN-EC)
- Current Driver’s Licence
To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at 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 South Australia’s recreation facilities.
- A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
- A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.
