Aquatic & Recreation Centre Manager (Flexible Hours)

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Leaseback scheme

Job summary

Inner West Council seeks an experienced Aquatic and Recreation Centre Manager to lead the safe, customer-focused operation of Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack Aquatic Centres. You will drive learn-to-swim, health and fitness, recreation, gym and community programs with a strong emphasis on governance, risk and financial stewardship.

You will lead a high-performing team within the Aquatic and Recreation leadership group, shape inclusive services, and align operations with Council values and

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in recreation or a related discipline and/ or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience in Aquatic and Recreations and health and fitness centres and the management of community programs, services and facilities, including strategy, policy and program development.
• Extensive experience in leading engagement and facilitation to achieve set objectives and a commitment to community development principles.
• Extensive experience in managing Aquatic and Recreations operations, asset, compliance, risk and safety management.
• Specialist skills and experience in business planning and management, project management, contract management, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, effective and customer-focused operation of Council’s Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre & Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.
• Drive high-quality service delivery, sound financial and risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Shape services that are inclusive, responsive and community-focused, while ensuring operations are well governed and aligned with Council values.

Skills

Aquatic centre mgmt

Community programs

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in recreation or related discipline

Job description

Inner West Council seeks an experienced Aquatic and Recreation Centre Manager to lead the safe, customer-focused operation of Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack Aquatic Centres. You will drive learn-to-swim, health and fitness, recreation, gym and community programs with a strong emphasis on governance, risk and financial stewardship.

You will lead a high-performing team within the Aquatic and Recreation leadership group, shape inclusive services, and align operations with Council values and