Stadium Director - Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre

THE ROLE

Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre (MLFC) is a busy community hub delivering health and fitness services to the local community. The Stadium Director is a key part of the centre’s leadership team and second-in-charge to the Centre Manager, responsible for the three-court sports stadium, including competitions, bookings, events and children’s programs.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will lead and develop the stadium team, including Duty Managers, Stadium Program Attendants, Birthday Party Hosts and Umpires/Referees. You will drive program growth and revenue, build strong partnerships with community sporting clubs, schools and event groups, and take ownership of team culture, performance and development. This role also includes direct rostered shifts as a Customer Service Officer and Duty Manager. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, offering 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the performance, culture and development of the stadium team
• Manage all stadium bookings end to end, including quoting, court allocation, invoicing and aged debt follow-up
• Run centre competitions and programs, including Netball, Futsal, Volleyball, Badminton and Pickleball
• Coordinate children’s programs, including birthday parties and school holiday programs, working with Marketing to promote them
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, user groups and sporting associations
• Track income against budget and report on revenue, program growth and customer feedback
• Oversee staffing, recruitment and rosters
• Champion a positive work health and safety culture, keeping stadium courts safe, clean and well presented

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 175 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• (HLTAID011) Provide First Aid Certificate 
• (HLTAID009) Provide CPR Certificate 
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care
• Relevant leadership experience in a sport and/or recreation environment
• Tertiary qualification in sport and recreation or similar (highly desirable)

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

BENEFITS WITH THE Y

• Paid Parental Leave Top-Up – From 1 January 2027, we top up government Parental Leave Pay to bring you closer to your usual pay, with 12 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers (eligibility criteria apply). 
• Free Access – Free casual entry to YMCA SA managed recreation centres, including the gym, group fitness, swimming and stadium sports, plus free entry for up to 5 people from your household when they visit with you (maximum 2 adults). 
• YMCA SA Discounts – 20% off registered programs for you and your immediate family, such as swimming lessons, birthday parties, OSHC and Vacation Care, plus 20% off café food and merchandise. 
• Health and Wellbeing – Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for you and your immediate family, 24/7, plus a free flu vaccination each year. 
• Career Growth Opportunities – Free, on-demand YLearn courses in leadership, wellbeing, workplace skills, and digital and AI, with ongoing opportunities for career and skill development. 

HOW TO APPLY

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tyler Godfrey on (08) 8294 6488 or tyler.godfrey@ymcasa.org.au.

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via Apply Now! You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Applications close 20th of November 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

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 to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes: 

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.