Description:
About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):
At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs, Remote Pools program, or Hostel, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.
The Opportunity:
As the Katherine Recreation Manager, you will lead the dynamic operations of the Henry Scott Recreation Centre, ensuring peak performance both operationally and financially. This role is pivotal in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and driving the centre’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient environment for all members and staff.
- Financial Leadership: Manage financial planning, payroll, budgeting, and reporting to ensure the centre’s financial health and growth.
- Team Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and programs.
- Risk Management: Implement and oversee risk management strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Program Delivery: Design and deliver innovative fitness and recreational programs that meet the needs of our diverse community.
- Project Planning: Develop both long-term and short-term projects for the successful operation of the facility, including program development and strategies for long-term success.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop, engage, and collaborate to improve local relationships while identifying partnerships, programs, and events that may benefit the community and the Y.
- Fostering Inclusiveness: Maintain a clean, welcoming, and open environment for all members of staff and the community.
- Training: Assist the Big Rivers Regional Manager in developing, coordinating, and implementing marketing plans designed to maintain and increase existing business and capture new opportunities within the Centre.
Community Focus:
The Henry Scott Recreation Centre is a vibrant hub for community members who enjoy the gym, group fitness classes, and the skate rink. We prioritize running programs that enhance the health and well-being of Katherine residents, ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome.
About You:
You are a savvy minded business leader with leadership skills, experience and qualities and you have the ability to unite a team and create a harmonious workplace culture.
Never worked in a recreation facility setting before? Doesn’t matter! If you possess the right leadership qualities and passion for making a difference to the Katherine community then we encourage you to apply!
You will also have, or can obtain:
- Current NT driver’s license.
- Valid Working with Children Clearance.
- Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or higher) and CPR.
- Satisfactory criminal history check.
Benefits:
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
- Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
- Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
- Rebatable salary packaging
Interested?
Great! We’d love to hear from you. Apply directly through Seek. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, please email recruitment@ynt.org.au . Applications close on Monday, 3rd March 2025.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Statement:
At the Y NT, 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. The Y NT is proudly child-safe and has stringent compliance requirements for all personnel. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.