Learn to Play Instructor

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Level 2-4 dependent on qualifications - please spe

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Our Recreation Team is a vibrant, close-knit community of people who thrive on connection, movement, and making a difference. From Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers to Instructors and Coordinators, our team transforms 18 Recreation Centres into welcoming, inclusive, and safe spaces—offering health, fitness, and recreation opportunities to those who need them most.

As part of the Y family, you'll help support the wellbeing of vulnerable and underrepresented communities, always acting with integrity and respect. In return, we offer flexible hours, free facility membership, and the chance to build valuable leadership and life skills—all while making a real impact.

• Do you have a passion for teaching and love working with young kids?
• Come with knowledge around sports
• Work at our brand new Penrith site

Only for people who are 16 years and above

We are looking for a Learn to Play instructor at our brand new Penrith Site to assist with our after school programs. Applicants must have availability weekday afternoons and Thursday mornings. You 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 Penrith Gymnastics and Sports Centre opened in June 2025 and offers Recreational Gymanstics, Competitive Gymnastics and more Our staff prides themselves in delivering quality sports programs in Gymnastics and more in our multi-disciplinary centre As a Learn to Play Instructor, you will be responsible for leading engaging and age-appropriate lessons for young children, focusing on basic skills, sportsmanship, and fun.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading after school programs 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 gymnastics 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 players while fostering a positive, supportive environment for our community's youth.

As a Learn to Play 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
• Passion for coaching kids and seeing them exceed

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.

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
• Additional leave including wellbeing days
• Reward & recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program

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.