Are you an experienced Gymnastics leader with coaching experience, looking to take the next step into management?

Want to be part of a fun and engaging team in a supportive, not-for-profit organisation?

Like the sound of staff benefits including a free gym-membership and up to 3 extra annual leave days over the Christmas period?

Then you may have just spotted your perfect role.

Who on earth are we?

The Y Leisure City Epping is part of Y Whittlesea, a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world and oldest social enterprise, where all profits go back into our communities. Situated in the heart of Epping, The Y Leisure City is an awesome recreational facility delivering programs and services in Aquatics, Health & Fitness and Sports & Recreation for all ages.

What's the Opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Gymnastics Director to join our team at Y Leisure City in Epping. This role would be a perfect step up for a 2IC Gymnastics Team Leader/Coach.

In this role, you will provide proactive leadership in growing and developing our established high-quality gymnastics program. This includes managing the day-to-day operations, as well as leading and mentoring a team of gymnastics coaches.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic plans for the program.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and delivery of a high-quality gymnastics program.
• Provide supervision, leadership and training to gymnastics coaches.
• Develop gymnastics timetables that support members' needs.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service, including responding immediately to customer needs and concerns.
• Conduct budget preparation and manage the program budget.
• Some service delivery acting as a shift supervisor for Y Leisure City.
• Undertake coaching duties when required, providing a positive member experience.

This is a full-time role that requires some flexibility to work over 7 days and includes some evening and weekend work. Enjoy being part of a fun and supportive team, as well as employee benefits including free access to our 24/7 gym on site, and up to 3 bonus annual leave days during the Christmas shut-down period.

For a detailed description of the role, please see the position description here.

What we hope you'll bring:

• Recognised Gymnastics Coaching Accreditation.
• Extensive gymnastics coaching experience, with knowledge of gymnastics techniques, safety guidelines and coaching methodologies.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for leading and developing staff.
• Experience in managing budgets and revenue is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check and National Police Check less than 6 months old (or ability to obtain before commencement).
• International police check if you have lived or worked outside Australia more than 3 months in the last 5 years.
• Nationally recognised First Aid and CPR qualifications.

Safeguarding at the Y

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 (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy. 

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

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