Aquatic Coordinator – Borroloola

YMCA of Northern Territory Community Services; Borroloola; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Accommodation provided

Shared vehicle access for work

Remote Living Allowance

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Territory Community Services is seeking an Aquatic Coordinator/Duty Manager to support Borroloola Pool under the Remote Pools Project. The role is full-time with an early November 2026 start, operating year-round as a vital community facility.

You will oversee safe pool operations, lead staff, supervise lifeguards, and deliver aquatic programs while engaging with community partners and stakeholders. Accommodation and remote living allowances apply.

Qualifications

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current driver's license.
• Experience within the aquatic, recreation, sport or community services sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote First Nations community.
• Willingness to learn about and understand the local community, culture and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to build respectful and effective relationships in a cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Safe Pool Operations: Support day-to-day operation of Borroloola Pool with a welcoming environment.
• Team Leadership: Lead local staff, lifeguards and team members for safe aquatic experiences.
• Aquatic Safety: Provide lifeguard supervision and uphold water safety, emergency response and risk management.
• Program Delivery: Support aquatic, recreational, water safety and community programs.
• Community Engagement: Build relationships with community members and stakeholders for partnerships and events.
• Pool Plant Operations: Monitor water quality and support pool plant operations.
• Staff Administration: Assist rostering, timesheets, training and onboarding.
• Facility Presentation: Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming facility.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Adhere to Y NT procedures and standards.
• Site Management: Support planning, budgeting, staffing and site performance.

Skills

Lifeguard qualification

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

Aquatic/recreation/community services

Communication & interpersonal skills

Remote community living

Cross-cultural relationships

Job description

About The Remote Pools Project:

The Remote Pools Project is a community led program that improves the health and vitality of First Nations communities, for present and future generations.

Pools are much more than a place to swim, and for nowhere more so than in a remote community. Local swimming pools are a vital and valuable community resource - places to gather, connect, clean off and cool down on a hot day!

The Opportunity:

The Y NT is seeking an Aquatic Coordinator or Duty Manager to join our Remote Pools Project team and support the ongoing operation of Borroloola Pool.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, with an anticipated commencement in early November 2026. Unlike some of our seasonal remote aquatic facilities, Borroloola Pool operates year-round and is an important community facility for the Borroloola community.

Responsibilities:

• Safe Pool Operations: Support the safe and effective day-to-day operation of Borroloola Pool, ensuring a welcoming environment for the whole community.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support local staff, lifeguards and other team members to deliver safe and engaging aquatic experiences.
• Aquatic Safety: Provide lifeguard supervision and maintain high standards of water safety, emergency response and risk management.
• Program Delivery: Support and deliver aquatic, recreational, water safety and community programs based on local needs.
• Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with community members, local organizations and stakeholders and identify opportunities for partnerships, programs and events.
• Pool Plant Operations: Support water quality monitoring, testing and general pool plant operations. Aquatic Coordinators will have greater responsibility for ensuring plant and water-quality requirements are effectively managed.
• Staff Administration: Assist with staff rostering, timesheets, training, onboarding and ongoing development.
• Facility Presentation: Maintain a clean, safe, inclusive and welcoming facility for staff and community members.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with Y NT procedures, relevant legislation and aquatic industry standards.
• Site Management: Aquatic Coordinators will have additional responsibility for operational planning, reporting, budgeting, staffing and overall site performance.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current driver's license.
• Experience within the aquatic, recreation, sport or community services sector.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small operational team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote First Nations community.
• Willingness to learn about and understand the local community, culture and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to build respectful and effective relationships in a cross-cultural environment.

Highly regarded:

• Pool Plant Operations / Aquatic Technical Operator qualification.
• Previous experience supervising or coordinating an aquatic facility.
• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Swim teaching or aquatic program delivery qualifications and experience.Previous experience living or working in a remote community.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Accommodation provided, including utilities and internet.
• Shared vehicle access for work purposes.
• $10,000 p.a. Remote Living Allowance (pro rata where applicable).
• Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free/FBT exempt, plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Opportunity to live and work in a remote community and contribute to a program focused on community health, wellbeing and connection.
• Support from the broader Y NT Aquatics and Remote Pools team.

Applications close Monday 6th November 2026

We can't wait to welcome you to the Y!

Please note: We may conduct interview and hire prior to the advertisement expiring.