It’s fun to work at The Y!
We have a Permanent, Full time opportunity as the Centre Manager of Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Sir William Jordan Leisure Centre
As the Centre Manager, you will be across staff management, financial management, business planning, marketing, risk management, programming, service development and reporting. This means you will proactively connect and network with our Partner Auckland Council , Local businesses and other organisations to grow our Aquatics, Fitness, Recreation and Community portfolios.
What will you be doing?
- Leading a dedicated team of aquatic and fitness professionals.
- Ensuring the centre is meeting the needs of our community.
- Delivering operational excellence and financial success .
- Leading the development and implementation of a local marketing strategy.
- Reporting to the Group Manager – Council facilities
What experience/skills do you need?
- Proven qualifications and knowledge of the Aquatic and Fitness industry(preferred).
- Minimum five (5) years experience in similar management role or facility management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of working effectively as the leader of the centre.
- Proven ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners, while having a good awareness of our local community.
- Administrative, budgeting, business planning or financial analysis experience.
- Working knowledge and overall understanding of Health and Safety,industry related policies and operational procedures.
What The Y offers:
- Free gym membership and discounts on The Y services e.g. childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.
- Professional development, career advancement and safeguarding training.
- Working in a community-focused environment.
About The Y:
As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.