Trainee - Sport Program Delivery - River Centres

Job Details • Brooklyn, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kickstart your career in Outdoor Leadership with the NSW Government! This is more than a traineeship. It's a 24-month skill development opportunity designed to help you build qualifications, capability and hands-on experience in recreation and outdoor program delivery, while creating memorable experiences for people across NSW. In this Traineeship Program, you will earn while you learn with a paid traineeship and a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership. Learn through experience with a blend of structured training workshops, on-the-job learning and hands-on program delivery. Be supported to succeed through a dedicated supervisor, Office of Sport mentor and external mentor. Located at Milson Island & Broken Bay, build practical leadership skills while delivering programs that inspire confidence, teamwork and resilience. Experience variety every day across school camps, community programs, sporting camps, holiday camps and special events. Broaden your experience across NSW with the opportunity to undertake a six-month Program Officer placement across five Sport and Recreation Centres. Grow your career while learning from experienced recreation professionals and building connections across the Office of Sport network. The Traineeship is a 24-month development opportunity for people who enjoy working with others, thrive outdoors and want to build a career in recreation, outdoor education or community engagement. Based at Milson Island & Broken Bay, you will work alongside experienced professionals delivering engaging programs for schools, community groups, sporting organisations and holiday camp participants. Throughout the traineeship, you will combine structured learning with practical experience, developing the knowledge, confidence and capability to deliver safe, inclusive and engaging recreation experiences for a diverse range of participants. On successful completion of the traineeship, you will have the opportunity to undertake a six-month placement as a Program Officer, gaining experience across multiple Sport and Recreation Centres throughout NSW and exposure to different programs, locations and customer groups.

Requirements

• A cover letter outlining why you are interested in this Outdoor Leadership traineeship
• An up-to-date resume
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Complete a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Participate in a pre-employment medical assessment and any ongoing health monitoring required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with people and creating positive experiences for others.
• Interested in outdoor recreation, education, youth development, community programs or experiential learning.
• Understand that this role is about more than activities. It's about helping participants achieve outcomes, whether that's building confidence, developing teamwork, strengthening resilience, supporting curriculum-based learning or creating meaningful community connections.
• Enjoy learning new skills, taking on new challenges and working as part of a team.
• Adaptable, willing to step into different situations and comfortable engaging with a diverse range of participants, from primary school students through to community and sporting groups.
• Motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact and contribute to the Office of Sport's vision that Everyone Plays Here.

Responsibilities

• Supporting school camps, community groups, sporting organisations, holiday camps and special events.
• Delivering fun, safe and engaging activities that encourage participation, teamwork, leadership and resilience.
• Adapting activities to meet the needs of different age groups, abilities and participant needs.
• Setting up, maintaining and packing down activity areas and equipment.
• Providing exceptional customer service and creating positive participant experiences.
• Working alongside experienced staff to understand and apply Office of Sport safety and risk management practices.
• Developing skills in communication, leadership, teamwork and group facilitation.
• Helping create experiences that inspire people to be active, connect with others and challenge themselves.

Benefits

• Paid traineeship
• Nationally recognised Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
• Dedicated supervisor, Office of Sport mentor and external mentor
• Opportunity to undertake a six-month Program Officer placement across five Sport and Recreation Centres
• Family-friendly and flexible working environment
• Competitive salaries
• Generous leave entitlements
• Salary packaging
• Access to the Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed