Program Coordinator

Department: Recreation & Fitness

Type: Casual

Posted: 8 September 2025

Closes: 26 September 2025

THE ROLE

Kensington Community Leisure Centre aims to deliver wellbeing outcomes for students, staff, and the broader community. Its purpose is to improve wellbeing by increasing physical activity levels, developing skills, and stimulating social and mental fitness.

YMCA SA is seeking a passionate and highly organized Program Coordinator to oversee the effective coordination and management of our health and fitness and duty management teams. This diverse and rewarding role involves providing leadership and support to your teams, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring the centre is safe, enjoyable, and an engaging environment for all participants and patrons.

The Program Coordinator is the face of our organisation, responsible for ensuring all members and guests receive the highest possible level of service. You will oversee day-to-day functions of your teams, including training, supervision, and mentoring. Leading by example, your exceptional customer service skills will be challenged through the need to multi-task and problem solve, while always ensuring a positive customer experience.

This is a casual position with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local communities. Flexible work hours are available dependent on the applicant, wth a combination of direct and indirect hours. There is a minimum of 10 hours per week, inclusive of Duty Manager shifts and direct hours. If you are a proactive, energetic leader with a passion for recreation and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

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 approximately 1,000 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.

Our vision is to see "lives enriched through wellbeing" in this wider, and more integrated sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Our ideal candidate will have, or be willing to obtain the following qualifications:

• (HLTAID0011) Provide First Aid or equivalent
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR or equivalent
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care.

Desirable Qualifications and Licenses (not essential)

• Cert III & IV in Fitness
• Professional Registration with AUSactive
• Strength for Life Certification

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services.
• Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*
• Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*
• Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.

• Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community.

• Terms and Conditions apply

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tristan Owen at or

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 26th September 2025.

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 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.