Centre Manager - Lagoon Pool & Stadium

It’s fun to work at The Y!

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced and motivated Centre Manager to lead the teams and operations at Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre and Lagoon Stadium.

As the centre manager, you will be responsible for staff management, financial management, business planning, marketing, risk management, programme and service development and effective evaluation and reporting. This means you will proactively connect and network with other businesses and organisation’s to grow the Aquatic, Fitness and Community portfolios.

What will you be doing?

Ensure the safety and well-being of visitors and employees through effective planning and oversight of policies and Procedures

Lead Multi business unit centre that includes Aquatics, Swim School, Fitness, Customer Care.

Maintaining a high value relationship with all local stakeholders, forming strong relationships to add value to business operation and ensure services meet the needs of our community

Achievement of budgeted performance targets

Lead and Provide leadership and vision for general operations at the centre

Recruitment of eneregetic, diverse and passionate employees

Carry our vision and inspire those they lead to impact, develop and grow

Leading the development and implementation of a local marketing strategy.

Analysing reporting to create relevant action plans for the improvement of the centre.

What experience/skills do you need?

Minimum Five (5) years of people management experience.

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

An excellent written and oral communicator

Capable of working effectively as the leader and decision maker of the centre.

Proven ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners, while having a good awareness of the surrounding community.

Self- motivated, able to engage staff and the community and will be able to drive the business, with strong project management

Administrative, budgeting, business planning or financial analysis experience.

Have a working knowledge and overall understanding of all industry related policies and operational procedures.

Proven knowledge of the Industry.

What The Y offers:

Free gym membership and discounts on The Y services e.g. childcare, holiday programmes, sports leagues, etc.

Professional development, career advancement and safeguarding training.

Working in a community-focused environment.

About The Y:

As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.

All applicants must:

Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.

* Return a satisfactory Police Vet before commencement of employment.

The Y North is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Staff will be required to attend Safeguarding workshops, trainings and online modules to comply with The Y North Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy