Department: Gymnastics

Type: Full-time

Posted: 18 September 2024

Closes: 27 September 2024

THE ROLE

YMCA South Australia offers a variety of gymnastics programs, suitable for all ages and abilities levels. The gymnastics programs are developed and managed by Directors, Coordinators and qualified coaches with a focus on participation and enjoyment and a high emphasis on safeguarding young and vulnerable people.

The Development Coordinator at YMCA South Australia will be committed to quality customer service, safety, and the pursuits of excellence in the YMCA Gymnastics programs. The position requires an energetic and responsible person who can work as a part of a passionate team and maintain complete and current knowledge of all aspects of coaching, new coach education, and gymsport programming. You will be expected to act professionally and as a good example when delivering programs and always offer support and encouragement to other members of the team.

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. With 1000 employees (and growing), 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.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• (HLTAID001) Provide CPR or equivalent
• Current Gymnastics Australia Technical Membership
• Gymnastics Coaching Accreditation – Gymnastics Australia
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect” (RRHAN-EC) training
• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed communication skills
• Proven capability to build strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Haydn Bellamy at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Send your resume and cover letter

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 27 September 2024.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, 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 to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked/lived overseas in the last 5 years)

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.