A five-year-old steps onto the beam for the first time, arms out and tongue poking out, wobbling like a baby giraffe. Then they reach the end and look at you as if they've just won gold.

That moment is what our whole gymnastics program is built around. We're looking for a Gymnastics Director who lives for it.

So, who are we?

Y Leisure City Epping is part of Y Whittlesea, a not-for-profit where all profits go back into our community. We're a recreation-first centre, which means our gymnastics program is full of children having a ball: tumbling, swinging, bouncing and finding out what their bodies can do. Fun, confidence and friendship come first. And for the gymnasts who catch the bug, we're building towards something bigger.

What’s the Opportunity?

You'll lead our gymnastics program: the people, the timetable, the numbers and the good vibes. And you'll stay hands-on, because the best Directors are still happiest on the floor with a group of beginners.

• Run the floor. Look after the day-to-day running of the program, from timetables that work for busy families to equipment that is safe and well looked after.
• Build the team. Recruit, train and mentor a team of coaches, many of them in their first job and fitting work around school or uni. Help them go from nervous on day one to confident coaches.
• Grow the program. Plan, budget and come up with smart ways to get more children through the door and keep them coming back.
• Keep coaching. Jump in and coach when the program needs you, and show the team what a great session looks like.
• Keep children safe. Safeguarding is non-negotiable at the Y, and you'll champion it every day.
• Help shape what's next. Have a real say in how we build a pathway from first cartwheel to competition.

Where this could take you

Recreation is the heart of what we do, and that isn't changing. Plenty of children who start with us fall in love with the sport and want to go further, and we want to be able to say "yes". We're growing our competitive arm at Y Leisure City, and the person in this role will help shape it.

What You'll Bring

• A recognised gymnastics coaching accreditation.
• Hands-on coaching experience, with a solid grasp of gymnastics technique, safety and coaching methods.
• A genuine passion for leading and developing people, including young coaches who are just finding their feet.
• Experience managing budgets and revenue is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old) and to be renewed every 3 years
• An international police check if you have lived or worked outside Australia for more than 3 months in the last 5 years.
• Current Level 2 First Aid (minimum HLTAID011)
• Current CPR (HLTAID009)

What's in it for you

• Free access to our 24/7 gym at Y Leisure City.
• Up to 3 bonus annual leave days over the Christmas shut-down period.
• A program with room to grow, and a say in how it grows.
• Work that matters, with a not-for-profit that puts its profits back into the community.
• This is a full-time role. It needs some flexibility across 7 days, including some evenings and weekends.

Please refer to the position description for a detailed list of responsibilities (copy link into your browser):https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/WmgUl6

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://whittlesea.ymca.org.au/child-safety/how-we-protect-children-and-young-people

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Why work for the Y?  Click here to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLVNN6R5xA

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Craig Barnes, Centre Manager, by emailing hr@ywhittlesea.org.au or call 03 9401 2222.  

Applications close: 25/11/2026

TO APPLY: Either select “apply now” on this job site if applicable or visit our Y careers page to apply directly with your resume and cover letter and to complete an application form (copy link into your browser):  https://whittlesea.ymca.org.au/about/careers/find-a-job/