Operations Coordinator

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. 

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

After a $27.3 million redevelopment the Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre was completed in September 2018 and offers a state of art 24 hour gym and spinning studio as well as a multipurpose and group fitness room. The seasonal outdoor aquatic area comprises of a heated 50 metre pool, 20m learn to swim pool, two waterslides and a children’s waterplay pool with water features and slide.

The Centre is open all year round with the aquatic areas open from 1 October through to 30 April and all pools heated.

About The Role

As an Operations Coordinator at Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, you will support with day-to-day operations. Overseeing the lifeguard team you will be responsible for the teams recruitment, training, scheduling and timesheet approvals.

You will confidently support plant room operations and contractor systems, ensuring adherence to aquatic safety protocols like GSPOs, as well as leading the Health & Safety Committee.

Responsibilities also include managing incident reporting, conducting operations audits. Additional duties include:

• Leadership of the operations/lifeguard team, including assisting the Senior Centre Coordinator in managing and developing the team.
• Complying with all incident reporting processes and supporting the management of escalations
• Completing end of month reporting & invoicing processes.
• Being a proactive member of the leadership team contributing ideas and resolutions to centre-wide issues.

This is a full-time fixed-term position with a hourly rate of $31.92 + Super & Y Benefits.

About You

• You will have hands on experience in aquatic facility operations.
• Your demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills enable you to inspire and engage our lifeguard team.
• You possess strong organisational and multitasking abilities, allowing you to effectively manage competing responsibilities and prioritise tasks.
• You will be committed to a regular work pattern, whilst also able to be flexible to support centre leadership during peak times.

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Aquatic Pool Lifeguard Certificate

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience performing pool lifeguard and duty manager duties
• SISSS00110 - Aquatic Technical Operator Skill Set 
• Understanding of risk management & basic OHS systems

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people, visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits that improve your well-being and help you develop as an individual, such as: 

• Flexible working arrangements 
• Opportunities for career development and growth 
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state 
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online Health and wellness 

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude. If this is you, click the Apply button now!

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.