Outdoor Education Instructors & Group Leaders

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ over 1000 staff across NSW – and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs. 

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply. 

• Impact the lives of young people in a bushland setting 

• Be part of our exciting new site redevelopment 

• No outdoor education experience needed – we’ll train you! 

At the Y, we’re after passionate and adventurous go-getters with a love of all things outdoors to provide our young campers with unforgettable experiences, a strengthened sense of self and community, and a greater connection to our natural and peaceful environment.  

You’ll lead adventurous outdoor activities and confidence-building games, while mentoring our young community, including many underprivileged and disadvantaged children. 

Our supportive and fun-loving team can’t wait to welcome you to your new and rewarding camp career, where you’ll also eventually work within our ground-breaking new camping facilities! 

If you’re an energetic and empathetic leader looking for an impactful career in a beautiful and unique outdoor working environment, then you could be our next Outdoor Educator! 

About you 

You have a genuine love for the outdoors and are interested in meaningful work that’s all about creating life-changing memories in a safe, engaging, and educational environment.   

• The ability to lead and manage groups effectively, ensuring activities run smoothly and safely.  

• Clear and effective communication with students, staff, and parents is crucial for conveying instructions and fostering a positive atmosphere.  

• Flexibility to handle unexpected situations and adapt plans as needed.  

• Understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of students, creating an inclusive and supportive environment.  

• Quick thinking and resourcefulness to address challenges that may arise during camp activities.  

• Ability to provide guidance and support to help students grow personally and develop new skills.  

Extra benefits

• All camp meals provided  

• Free gym memberships to Richmond UNSW gym and Penrith Oasis gym.  

Commitment to Safeguarding

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 embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.  

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.