Russell Berg, YMCA marketing manager, said he could not speak about the incident because it was now before the courts.
"The safety of all facility users is of the utmost importance to the YMCA. We have recorded an incident which involved two members of the public on June 19," he said.
"In this instance our staff followed protocol once they were made aware and immediately referred the incident to police."
In applying for name suppression, the man's lawyer Sanjay Patel told the court if his client's identity was revealed it would cause him and his wife extreme hardship and it would be likely to endanger the safety of people he comes into contact with at work.
The man has not entered a plea and it is understood that Patel will apply for his client to be dealt with under the Police Diversion scheme.
"The summary of facts alleges minor offending with low culpability," said Patel.
In an affidavit provided to the court and the Herald on Sunday, the man said he was being treated for a depressive illness and anxiety disorder.
Patel told the court on Thursday that the man had only sought treatment after the alleged assault.
The man also said that if he was named, it could cause a loss of confidence at work, and will have a longstanding negative impact on his ability to source future employment.
"At present I am undertaking a one to one alcohol rehabilitation course ... and psychological counselling for stress management ... it has been assessed that I am suitable to carry on my work," he wrote.
"I consider that publication of my name will have an extreme and lengthy impact on my professional career. I also consider publication of my name will cause me and my wife extreme hardship."
The man added that if his name was published it would "cause considerable additional stress on me".
The man's name suppression is due to lapse later this month when he reappears in court.
