Learn to Play Instructor

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• Do you have a passion for teaching and love working with young kids?
• Come with knowledge around sports
• Should be available to work on Monday and Friday afternoons

Only for people who are 16 years and above

We are looking for learn to play basketball coaches at the Ryde Community Sports Centre to assist with our after school basketball program. Applicants must have availability from 3.30pm - 6.30pm on Monday and Friday afternoons. They will join a small team of enthusiastic sport fanatics who have a true energy for success and eagerness to support the local community.

About the role

The Ryde Community Sports Centre is a 2-court indoor sports stadium and our staff prides themselves in delivering quality sports programs in Basketball, Netball, Futsal and Outdoor Soccer in the warmer months As a Learn to Play Instructor, you will be responsible for leading engaging and age-appropriate basketball lessons for young children, focusing on basic skills, sportsmanship, and fun.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading basketball classes for children, ages 5-16, in a safe, encouraging, and fun environment
• Ensuring the smooth operation of each class and maintaining a positive atmosphere
• Providing instruction in basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and fitness
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and the community
  

About You

You are passionate about working with children and sports, and you thrive in a positive, energetic setting. You're not just an instructor – you're a mentor, someone who inspires kids to build confidence through sports. Help inspire the next generation of basketball players while fostering a positive, supportive environment for our community's youth.

As a Learn to Play Basketball Instructor, you'll be the first point of contact for young learners and their families, guiding them through fun, skill-building sessions that promote teamwork, coordination, and a love for the game.

You will also come with the following

• Current CPR and First aid certificate
• Basketball coaching experience (desirable but not necessary)
• Passion for coaching kids and seeing them exceed

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.

Recreation

Our Recreation Team is a close-knit community of energetic people-people, with a passion for staying active and helping others.

From our Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers to our Instructors and Coordinators, the team are responsible for transforming our 18 Recreation Centres into warm, inclusive, and safe spaces – providing access to health, fitness, and recreation opportunities for those who need it most.

As part of the Y family, you will be responsible for the care and wellbeing of vulnerable and underprivileged young people, always acting with integrity and respect to provide fun and meaningful experiences, safely.

We will reward you with benefits like flexible hours and free facility membership, and support you to build valuable people, leadership, and life skills – all while you make a difference to your community.

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 .