Aquatics Coordinator

19 hours ago

Darwin Northern Territory Australia YMCA of the Northern Territory Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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.

Benefits:

  • 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
  • Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
  • Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
  • Rebatable salary packaging

The Opportunities:

Are you a passionate leader with a drive for aquatic safety, community engagement, and team development? Join the Y Northern Territory and play a key role in shaping thriving, connected, and water-safe communities across our vibrant aquatic facilities.

As our Aquatics Coordinator, you'll oversee the daily operations of our aquatic centres, ensuring safe, high-quality experiences for our members and visitors. You'll lead a dynamic team, coordinate engaging aquatic programs, and uphold high safety standards while fostering strong community partnerships.

We are currently recruiting two Aquatics Coordinators for the following locations:

  • Darwin Waterfront
  • Nightcliff Swimming Pool

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive and purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Staff Leadership: Lead, supervise and support Duty Managers, Lifeguards, and Customer Service Officers
  • Safe Operations: Oversee daily pool operations, including water quality, maintenance, and safety compliance
  • Ensure adherence to public health, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Programming: Develop and promote aquatic programs in collaboration with schools and community groups
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate operational, staffing, and safety documentation
  • Financial Management: Support financial reporting, rostering, and resource management

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
  • Pool Technical Operator Certificate (desired)
  • Current First Aid (HLTAID003 or higher) and CPR
  • Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
  • Satisfactory National Police Check
  • Proven experience in aquatic operations and team leadership (3 years preferred)
  • Excellent communication, organisational and mentoring skills
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with diverse community groups
  • Strong knowledge of aquatic safety and compliance regulations

Mandatory Requirements

YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

  • Valid Working with Children Clearance.
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

Further Information

For a detailed position description please contact

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Wednesday 29th October 2025.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Y

The Y Northern Territory reserves the right to fill this position prior to the advertised closing date.

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