Gymnastics Centre Leader — Operations & Growth

City of Canada Bay Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from home arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Long service and substantial leave

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking an experienced Centre Manager & Gymnastics Lead for Five Dock Recreation Centre. You will oversee daily operations, lead gymnastics programs, and drive customer experience and team performance in Recreation Services.

You will report to the Manager, Recreation Services and foster growth in gymnastics participation, while building partnerships with Gymnastics NSW and the broader community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in recreation, sport, exercise science, business or related discipline.
• At least five years’ leadership experience in gymnastics, recreation, leisure or community centre management.
• Demonstrated experience growing gymnastics programs, participation and athlete/coach pathways.
• Strong business acumen including budgeting, financial oversight and performance reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics NSW requirements, Child Safe Standards and WHS.
• Advanced Accreditation under the Gymnastics Australia Coaching Framework (or equivalent).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Five Dock Recreation Centre’s customer experience and gymnastics team, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
• Inspire and develop a capable, engaged team with a culture of accountability and service excellence.
• Drive the centre’s financial and commercial performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Set consistent standards, coaching frameworks and program models for Gymnastics, Recreational and Competitive within Recreation Services.
• Grow gymnastics participation and athlete/coach pathways while mentoring coordinators and coaching staff.
• Build strong partnerships with Gymnastics NSW, Gymnastics Australia, schools and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Gymnastics programs

Budgeting & reporting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in recreation, sport, exercise science, or business

Driver Licence (Class C)

First Aid & CPR Certification

Working with Children Check

Gymnastics Australia Coaching Framework Accreditation

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking an experienced Centre Manager & Gymnastics Lead for Five Dock Recreation Centre. You will oversee daily operations, lead gymnastics programs, and drive customer experience and team performance in Recreation Services.

You will report to the Manager, Recreation Services and foster growth in gymnastics participation, while building partnerships with Gymnastics NSW and the broader community.