YMCA NSW

Here is your OPPORTUNITY to work for the Y  

We are a progressive organization offering fantastic training, staff recognition and career paths for enthusiastic passionate people. We are all about getting the “right people” to help us drive our message in local communities - every community needs a Y.  

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and offers flexible work arrangements to support our employees as well as encourage work life balance!  

We are currently looking for a casual Membership Services Officer to join the team at Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre!  

What we expect from you:
 

The Membership Services Officer at the YMCA will be required to provide leadership and direction in sales to the Customer Services and Fitness Team.  You are required to work with a range of staff to meet the goals and objectives of all programs in the centre.  

The Membership Services Officer is responsible for assisting Centre Management in achieving participation and membership targets in line with Business Plan objectives. This is a combination sales/marketing position servicing the needs of the Centres Coordinators, Managers and the General Manager.  

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in sales
• Experience in customer service

Desirable

• First Aid and CPR
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Training in sales

The YMCA Sydney believes if you have the right attitude we can teach you the rest! If this sounds like you - apply to the Y now!  

Please send your resume and cover letter addressing criteria attention to Ryan O'Loughlin at ryan.oloughlin@ymca.org.au  

Applications close 14 June 2013  

We look forward to hearing from you!

• Data entry skills
• Previous administration & office experience
• Record management
• Computer skills

• Accounting skills &/or experience
• Cash Handling
• Experience using MRM
• Experience using Westpac debiting systems
• Microsoft Excel experience

Here is your OPPORTUNITY to Work for the Y

The YMCA NSW is a leading charitable community development organisation, which builds strong people, families and communities.

We work in partnership with government, non-profit groups and partners in facility management to provide programs and services to more than 500,000 Australians every week in health and fitness, aquatics recreation, accommodation, child care, camping, youth and family services.

We are currently seeking a full time Indigenous Management Academy Coordinator, based in Parramatta, to lead the establishment and implementation of the YMCA NSW Indigenous Management Academy.

Key Responsibilities

YMCA NSW is committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to pursue meaningful careers. The person selected will be responsible for implementing the YMCAs Indigenous Employment and Training Strategy and achieving its aims by establishing the YMCA Indigenous Management Academy (IMA). The person selected will be responsible for maximizing the number of Indigenous people employed at all levels in YMCA Centres and establishing mechanisms to grow this number over subsequent years.

The initial focus will be on three key areas including raising awareness and building partnerships, providing training and job readiness outcomes for candidates and providing ongoing support, guidance and mentorship for all Indigenous employee’s.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to interact with Indigenous people in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner; 
• Ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with service providers, government agencies and community stakeholders; 
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment
• Ability to promote the YMCA NSW and the jobs and career paths it will offer; 
• Ability to research and write submissions for funding; 
• Relevant experience in recruitment/employment service delivery with Indigenous people; 
• Current NSW driver’s license;
• Knowledge of DEEWR employment service systems, programs and funding; 
• Knowledge of and commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity

Apply to the Y now! Send your resume and cover letter to Natacha Watson at natacha.watson@ymca.org.au or 9633 8260

Applications close 31 May 2013

Kick start your career with the Y today!

• Please note this is an Aboriginal Identified Position: In accordance with Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977

• Please note that within YMCA NSW, the term “Indigenous” is generally used in preference to “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander” people, in recognition that Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of all locations throughout NSW.

• This vacancy is Aboriginal Identified.  An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Water Safety or Swim Australia Qualifications
• Current First Aid and CPR

The YMCA Sydney is dedicated to offering rewarding careers with challenging work and many opportunities to learn and grow. If you have strong personal values, care about people and want to make a difference in building strong individuals, families and communities, the YMCA Sydney could be the place for You.  

Successful applicants will undergo a Working with Children Check  

Apply to the Y now! Send your resume and cover letter to  Kim Chaffey at kim.chaffey@ymca.org.au

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Significant industry experience in Health and Fitness
• Knowledge of Community Recreation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Highly developed observation and reporting skills
• Ability to oversee planning, development, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs reflecting the multi-cultural and social nature of the community
• Senior First Aid

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff
• Knowledge of financial management and reporting
• Experience in the development and implementation of business development projects
• Experience using LINKS Point of Sales System

If you want make a difference in your local community, with a focus on Family, Healthy Living, Developing Young People and Those Less Fortunate, the YMCA is the place for you.  

Please send your resume and cover letter attention to Casey Dunning at casey.dunning@ymca.org.au or 0407459 428  

Applications close 17 May 2013  

We look forward to hearing from you!