Sport and Recreation Officer

• Instruct Streetgym activities & group facilitation
• Casual role
• Opportunity to empower young people to reach their potential in fitness and life choices

We are currently looking for a Streetgym Instructor to deliver Streetgym activities and group facilitation. 

About the role:

We are currently looking for a Streetgym Instructor to join our Streetgym program. Streetgym is a youth program run in public parks and reserves, aimed at youth aged 12+, which uses sports and fitness activities to connect with and support potentially at risk youth. We provide a safe space and an opportunity for the young people to connect with youth workers and other supportive organisations.

Streetgym operates every week during the school terms, on Wednesday 3-6pm at Telopea. This is an ongoing program for the next 6 months, and this role will require you to attend during this time.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR
• Passion for working with youth
• Willingness to assist with creating an exciting and creative program
• Ability to have empathy, patience, and a positive nature towards others
• Interest in sports, health and wellbeing

What can we give you in return?

This is an opportunity to work for a large organisation that will develop your leadership skills to ensure you become a successful professional in the Education and Care Sector. You will be supported by your management team.

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Successful candidates will receive ongoing professional development and training, in house support and the opportunity to progress further within the organisation.

About the Y 

YMCA NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 22 recreation centres, 63 Out of School Hours Care services and two camping locations which fund our diverse range of community programs, employing 1800 staff across NSW.

Our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family & caring responsibilities & cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• a national criminal history check;
• an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
• holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
• Two reference checks.

Please note, the results of any National and International Police Check will only be used to assess your suitability to perform the role.

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Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.