THE ROLE
YMCA South Australia is seeking a Duty Manager to join us at Kensington Community Leisure Centre!
As a Duty Manager, you will provide leadership and supervision to assigned teams while overseeing daily operations, ensuring staff productivity, monitoring process compliance and creating a positive and safe work environment for all employees and patrons visiting the facility. As Kensington is a smaller site with manageable traffic, within Kensington the Duty Manager is the main face of the centre responsible for customer service, equipment set-up/pack-up, safety inspections and member support.
Duty Managers play a pivotal role in ensuring our facilities are actively supervised in a professional, respectful and caring manner in line with YMCAs values. They act as chief wardens and represent the facility manager during rostered times, contributing to a high performing professional culture. Ideally, we are looking for someone available to do 2x Duty Manager shifts a week, as well as Group Fitness Classes (if certified).
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Y
Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:
Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Training
(HLTAID011) Provide First Aid or equivalent Certificate
(HLTAID009) Provide CPR or equivalent Certificate
Additional Requirements:
Must be over 18 years of age (due to potential to be working on site as only staff member)
Excellent interpersonal skills and capable of communicating complex services and concepts efficiently and effectively
Proven ability to proactively work without supervision
Boxing Certification (Desirable)
Strength for Life (COTA SA) Accreditation (Desirable)
Certificate III/IV in Fitness (Desirable)
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. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and 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.
BENEFITS WITH THE Y
Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together
YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, 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
HOW TO APPLY
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Patrick Schultz at [email protected] or 0435 005 962.
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Applications close 26th of August 2026.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. All candidates are appropriately screened to ensure they are in the right roles, including:
National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
DHS Working with Children Check
International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people.
