THE ROLE
Port Lincoln Leisure Centre is YMCA South Australia's regional aquatic and fitness facility serving the Port Lincoln community on the Eyre Peninsula. The centre offers a full aquatic program, gym facilities and swimming lessons, and is a hub for community wellbeing in the region.
The Operations Coordinator is a hands‐on leadership role at the heart of how our aquatic centre runs day to day. You will lead our Duty Manager and General Cleaner teams, keeping the centre safe, compliant, and well‐presented for every person who comes through the door. This is a role for someone who takes pride in high standards, knows their way around a plant room, and gets the best out of the people around them.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead and supervise Duty Managers and General Cleaner teams, including rostering, training and ongoing development.
* Manage all aquatic plant room operations and water quality, ensuring compliance with the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation and SA Health legislation.
* Oversee facility presentation, maintenance and contractor management across your shifts.
* Act as the facility's WH&S representative, coordinating risk audits, incident reporting and emergency procedures.
* Take on Duty Manager and Lifeguard direct service responsibilities as rostered.
* Contribute to the development of operational working manuals and support continuous improvement across the centre.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* HLTAID009 Provide CPR.
* HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
* SISSS00133 Pool Lifeguard.
* RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care.
* Minimum 2 years aquatic industry experience or in a similar workplace.
* Extensive knowledge of the guidelines for Safe Pool Operation.
* Demonstrated ability to deal with complex pool/aquatic issues.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS
* Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family members when visiting together.
* YMCA SA discounts – 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services.
* Health and wellbeing – Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support.
* Career growth opportunities – A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. All candidates are appropriately screened to ensure the right people are in the right roles. Screening includes:
* National Police Check issued in the last 6 months.
* DHS Working With Children Check.
* International Criminal History Record Check if the candidate has worked or lived overseas for 6 months consecutively in the last 5 years.
EEO STATEMENT
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.
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