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Now Recruiting for GYMNASTICS COACHES!!

The YMCA of Brisbane is a leading community development organisation, which builds strong people, families and communities. With four large dedicated gymnastics centres across Brisbane, the YMCA are now looking for casual Gymnastics Coaches in Acacia Ridge, Enoggera, Jamboree Heights and Victoria Point to start with us in 2012!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Casual Kindergym and Gymnastics Level Coaches

WHERE:
Acacia Ridge, Enoggera, Jamboree Heights & Victoria Point

WHO HAVE:
Great enthusiasm, passion and energy to drive our programs, deliver quality service & inspire the community to get involved!

The Job
YMCA gymnastics instructors are an essential component in the delivery of YMCA Gymnastics programs and services. Gymnastic Instructors are required to maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspect of YMCA gymnastic programs, educational trends and industry development. These positions require energetic and motivated people who are not afraid to use their own ideas and initiative within a gymnastics class environment.

Essential

• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain same)
• Blue card for working with children (or willingness to obtain same)
• Kindergym and/or Gymnastics Levels qualifications (or willingness to obtain same)
• Sound communication skills (oral and written) and an eye for detail

Desirable

• Experience working in a similar role and/or
• Experience working with groups of children from 24 months to 18 years of age

The YMCA of Brisbane 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 Brisbane could be the place for you!

As a YMCA employee, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment. The YMCA also offers a great employee benefits program which includes discounts and free offers to our employees.

Interested? Apply Now!
To find out more about the positons, contact the following persons:

Acacia Ridge YMCA Gymnastics Centre – Helen Maugham – 3276 7793
Enoggera YMCA Gymnastics Centre – Maggie Ient – 3355 7176
Redlands YMCA Gymnastics Centre (Victoria Point) – Nikki McKenzie – 3820 5300
Y-West YMCA Gymnastics Centre (Jamboree Heights) – Sherele Graham – 3376 4266

To apply, please send a resume outlining your experience and qualifications via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004. Please indicate on your application the YMCA centre/s in which you are seeking employment.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply.

The Redlands YMCA Sports, Aquatic and Community Centre based in Victoria Point, offers a range of facilities and programs including group fitness, personal training, aquatics, gymnastics, indoor sports and childcare services.

The Opportunity
The YMCA is looking for a unique, passionate and dedicated Head Coach/Coordinator (either part time or casual) to drive an already thriving gymnastics program based in Victoria Point. With major upgrades to facilities due in 2012, this is your chance to establish and drive a large scale competitive gymnastics program. Reporting to the Program Manager, weekly hours will be up to 30 hours per week during term periods, depending on experience and qualifications in coaching. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, professional and organised person looking for a career in the field they love – Gymnastics!

Key responsibilities of the position will include coordination of the YMCA Redlands Gymnastics Program including:

• Coaching gymnastics classes as required;
• Ensuring all staff are suitably qualified, trained and competent in their roles;
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, identifying ways to improve the gymnastics program;
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, identifying gymnastics marketing and promotional strategies;
• Developing competitive gymnastics programs;
• Staff rostering, holding staff meetings and undertaking staff performance appraisals as required;
• Developing and mentoring coaches as required and promoting a team environment;
• Completing administrative tasks associated with running the gymnastics program with the assistance of an administration support team;
• Monitoring classes and class numbers to ensure continued growth of the program.

The Person
To be successful in the role you will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Level 1 or higher coaching qualification;
• Extensive WAG and MAG experience;
• Working with children check (Blue Card);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a coaching role;
• Current First Aid / CPR Certificates;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Excellent time management, organisational, administrative and computer skills;

If successful, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development, career opportunities and a fun and rewarding working environment. The YMCA also offers a great employee benefits program which includes discounts and free offers to our employees.

Interested? APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the position, please contact Nikki McKenzie on 3820 5300.

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above and a resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People.

Be part of something BIG! We’re looking for the best of the best in fitness membership sales.

We now have an exciting opportunity for health and fitness centre opening soon in Bowen Hills. To meet this challenge you must have a passion for people, fitness and making sales.

Our sales champions will be self-starters with a winning attitude - prepared to go the extra mile to achieve their targets.

So, what’s in it for you?

• Work for an establish health and fitness brand and be part of a passionate and energetic team!
• Be recognised and respected for the effort you put in – best base salary in the industry with an uncapped commission structure!
• Receiving ongoing training, professional development and career opportunities!

Thought that would get your heart rate up and your blood pumping…

What you need to be successful:

• A minimum of 12 months sales experience in a health and fitness environment
• Proven successful track record in sales with an ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Charm, wit and a dazzling personality that will assist you in signing up new members and building long lasting relationships for the business
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Goal driven with an ability to meet challenging targets

If this is you, then we’d love to:

• Give you a challenge
• Help you grow
• Provide you with benefits
• Work hard and play hard together

Apply Now
To find out more about the position, please contact the Centre Manager, Phil Lynem on 0408 929 716.

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above and a resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People

The YMCA is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable customer-focused community organisations. The organisation operates a number of services including childcare, health and fitness, education and training, outdoor education and camping, accommodation and hospitality along with benevolent activities including the YMCA Vocational School and the School Breakfast program.

The Opportunity
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Group Fitness Coordinator with our BRAND NEW flagship health and fitness centre opening soon in Bowen Hills. This position has the ability to be either part time or casual initially (minimum of 10 hours per week), with the opportunity for more hours as you grow the group fitness program. This is a great opportunity for a person who is experienced and passionate about group fitness to develop a group fitness program including hiring staff and ensuring the quality and professional delivery of classes to our new members.

Key responsibilities of the position will include:

• Timetable development and maintenance
• Management of staff including employment, training and managing performance
• Conducting group fitness classes as required
• Ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction within the group fitness program
• Assisting the Centre Manager with development, implementation, marketing and promotion of the group fitness program
• All administrative duties as required for the successful operation of the program

The Person
To be successful in the role you will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of Certificate III in Fitness and registration with Fitness Australia
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Group Fitness Instructor, ideally with experience in a similar supervisory role
• First Aid and CPR certifications
• Blue Card (working with children check)

Most importantly, the successful candidate must be an enthusiastic and energetic self-starter with the ability to motivate and lead a team successfully.

If successful, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment. The YMCA also offers a great employee benefits program which includes discounts and free offers to our employees.

Interested? Apply Now!
To find out more about the position, please contact the Centre Manager, Phil Lynem on 0408 929 716.

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above and a resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People

The YMCA is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable customer-focused community organisations. The organisation operates a number of services including childcare, health and fitness, education and training, outdoor education and camping, accommodation and hospitality along with benevolent activities including the YMCA Vocational School and the School Breakfast program.

The Opportunity
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Gymnastics Coordinator with our BRAND NEW flagship health and fitness centre opening soon in Bowen Hills. This position has the ability to be either part time or casual initially (minimum of 10 hours per week), with the opportunity for more hours as you grow the gymnastics program. This is a great opportunity for a person who is experienced and passionate about gymnastics to develop a gymnastics program including hiring staff and ensuring the quality and professional delivery of classes to our new members.

Key responsibilities of the position will include:

• Class timetable development and maintenance
• Management of staff including employment, training and managing performance
• Conducting gymnastics classes as required
• Ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction within the gymnastics program
• Assisting the Centre Manager with development, implementation, marketing and promotion of the gymnastics program
• All administrative duties as required for the successful operation of the program

The Person
To be successful in the role you will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Gymnastics Coaching qualifications including registration with Gymnastics Queensland
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Gymnastics Coach, ideally with experience in a similar supervisory role
• First Aid and CPR certifications
• Blue Card (working with children check)

Most importantly, the successful candidate must be an enthusiastic and energetic self-starter with the ability to motivate and lead a team successfully.

If successful, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment. The YMCA also offers a great employee benefits program which includes discounts and free offers to our employees.

Interested? Apply Now!
to find out more about the positon,  please contact the Centre Manager, Phil Lynem on 0408 929 716.

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above and a resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004.


The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People

The YMCA is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable customer-focused community organisations. We operate a number of different services including childcare, health and fitness, education and training, outdoor education and camping, accommodation and hospitality along with benevolent activities which include the YMCA Vocational School, the School Breakfast program and youth mentoring.

The Opportunity
Due to growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a full time Job Placement / Engagement Officer within our Y-Care vocational training team. This is a great opportunity for a professional individual with a high level of interpersonal communication and organizational skills who has experience in engagement of students through case management along with achieving job outcome targets for students upon course completion. Essential to the role is the ability to demonstrate efficient and effective strategies to positively assist clients back into the workforce.

Key responsibilities of the position will include:
• Engaging students through completion of case management action plans and identifying barriers to employment;
• Liaising with trainers to ensure engagement, attendance and student practical placements for the each course;
• Creating networks with stakeholders in order to ensure job placements during course and employment opportunities post course;
• Conducting job preparation activities with students;
• Conducting practical visits during job placements to assess engagement, attendance, skills and ability;
• Ensure administrative duties and reporting is completed in accordance with requirements.

The Person
To be successful in the role you will have the following experience, qualifications and attributes:
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is preferred or willingness to obtain same.
• Qualifications/experience in Children’s Services would be advantageous.
• Certificate of Suitability (Blue Card).
• Sound computer skills including the ability to manage information through databases.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills.
• An understanding of the barriers that affect unemployment.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders of all levels.
• Be a flexible, outcome focused individual that possesses a can-do attitude.

If successful, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a fun and rewarding working environment. The YMCA also offers a great employee benefits program which includes discounts, free offers to our employees and the ability to salary package.

Interested? Apply Now!
To download a position description and/or to find out more about the YMCA please visit our website www.brisbaneymca.org or contact Matthew Swift, Y-Care Manager on 3440 4300.

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above and a resume via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via post to the Human Resources Manager, YMCA, PO Box 669, Spring Hill Qld 4004.

Applications close Monday 30 January 2012.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People