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Programs Coordinator

Yarramundi
Temporary
70,000 - 75,000
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The Y NSW has been creating memories through outdoor education programs and camps for children, young people and community groups since 1937.

Camp Yarramundi is located on the heritage listed Grose River in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley, set on 35 acres of natural bushland, Camp Yarramundi has the capacity to accommodate up to 260 people in a variety of cabins across the site.

The camp offers a range of adventure activities, including a high ropes adventure course, giant swing, flying fox, team building and artificial caving! 

  • Impact the lives of young people in a bushland setting
  • Be part of our exciting new site redevelopment
  • Temporary FTC until April 2026 with view to move to permanent

 

About the role

 

The Programs Coordinator will be an efficient well-organised, self-motivated person, showing strong commitment, emphasis on leadership and motivation in a challenging environment. Reporting to the Program Manager the Programs Coordinator is responsible for all aspects programming for Camp Yarramundi.


The role will also consist of commitment to the camp sites with the creation of diversified programs and community building activities. This is not limited to other duties such as: rostering, creating outcomes based programs, coordinating relevant activities and coordinating camp schedules.

 

About you 

 

  • Passionate about Outdoor Education, Youth Impact, and sharing your love for nature and adventure.
  • Others often say they’re envious of your meticulous attention to detail, ability to organise/action anything you’re given, and that you brighten their day!
  • Your time management makes you proud, and you don’t like leaving any task unfinished or find any word spelled incorrectly.
  • Committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all people, everywhere.
  • A positive glass half full person
  • Innovative and proactive in developing new programs and improving existing ones, while rocking Word and Excel!
  • Aligned with our company values: We bring our best - Thrive, We work better together - Connect, and We create the Safest spaces

 

What you will bring to the role

 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of practices, procedures, activities, and programs as they relate to youth/child camping
  • First Aid in a childcare setting and CPR certification
  • Working with Children Check
  • A relevant qualification in Outdoor Recreation or equivalent could be seen as an advantage, but your advanced administration and interpersonal skills would top this!

 

What you can expect from us:
 

  • Flexible working hours
  • A high energy team environment
  • Detailed induction with ongoing support and training
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of areas you are passionate about
  • Opportunity for career progression within YMCA NSW, multiple development pathways available within Outdoor Education or the greater Recreation industry

 

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, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs. 

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

 

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

  • Above award rates of pay
  • Salary sacrifice benefits
  • Free access to Y sites & programs
  • Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries
  • Branded clothing supplied
  • Paid essential training & development
  • Additional leave including wellbeing days
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Reconciliation Action Plan

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.  
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