Assistant Manager - Kew Recreation Centre

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. 

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

Kew Recreation Centre (KRC) is currently under redevelopment, due for opening in 2026/2027. Upon completion, KRC will house state-of-the-art facilities including;

• Indoor Aquatic Facilities including a Learn‑to‑swim pool
• Health Club & Group Fitness
• Allied health suites
• 500 KW solar system
• Inclusive accessibility features (spa ramp, lift, disability activity spaces)
• Two indoor sports courts
• Landscaped forecourt and café

KRC is part of the Boroondara Leisure & Aquatic Facilities, owned by City of Boroondara and proudly managed by the Y. The facilities receive over 2.5 million visits a year from the community and play a key role in delivering on City of Boroondara's Community Plan.

About the role

The Assistant Manager at Kew Recreation Centre will manage and lead teams of employees as well as other centre leaders in assigned areas and ensure that the delivery of the programs and services meets agreed standards. They will lead, inspire, and motivate teams through clear and achievable team goals and ensure high standards of implementation of Policies and Procedures.

The Assistant Manager will be a key leader within the local community and provide leadership and the vision for the operation of the facility and playing a broader role within both the YMCA and Council including:

• Directly oversee teams and programs 
• Directly oversee at least 1 middle manager as a direct report
• Act regularly as a delegate/deputy of the Centre Manager
• Have shared responsibility and accountability with the Centre’s overall performance
• Act as the Centre Manager in the Centre Managers absence, including across other sites within the Boroondara contract as needed.
• Communicate/liaise directly with Council on contract related matters and incidents

This position is Permanent - Full time with hourly rate of $51.76 + Super + Y Benefits.

About you

As Assistant Manager, you will be a considered decision maker and will be able to manage a multitude of tasks utilising good time management and organisational skills. Additionally, you will be:

• Able to present the YMCA to the local community as well as provide leadership and vision for the facility and its staff.
• Able to work both independently and as part of the leisure team.
• An excellent oral and written communicator, you will be able to work in partnership with the City of Boroondara team as well as other community groups to develop programs and services to meet the needs of the community.
• Self-motivated, able to engage staff and the community and will be able to drive the business, while maintaining the assets under your control.
• Organised and have a demonstrated ability to engage staff and improve business performance, with strong project management skills.
• Focused on the customer experience and cultivate a culture of continuous learning amongst the staff teams.
• Well acquainted with general business and financial acumen.
• Be able to foster a culture of safety at the facility and have experience managing risk
• Aligned with the Y's values is critical for this role.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in a similar leadership role within the Sports & Recreation industry will be highly regarded but if you have significant team leadership and budget management experience from a different industry, we would love to hear from you.

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management, Business Management, or other related field will be highly regarded
• Previous leadership experience is essential
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Pool Lifeguard qualification (preferred)

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as;

• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state

Commitment to Safeguarding

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by the Y to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

How to Apply   

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Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please contact Fiona Kriaris - Establishment Manager at *************@ymca.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications for this position will close on 10th September 2026.