Sport and Recreation Trainee

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Work on-site with Catholic College Wodonga
- Supportive team environment
- Fully funded qualification: Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
- Support from a dedicated AFL SportsReady Field Officer to help you achieve your goals
- If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking

**WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?**

Our employment pathways are the best way to fast-track your career. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Position Summary
Catholic College Wodonga has a twelve-month traineeship providing support to teaching staff in the
implementation and execution of the school’s sport programs throughout 2024. Responsibilities of
the role will include the planning and preparation of school sporting events, facilitating sport team
meetings, and assisting with coaching of sports teams. Applicants must have a high level of verbal
and written communication and understand the importance of planning and administration. The
ability to self-manage and a versatile knowledge of various sports is essential for this role. The
successful applicant will complete a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation through AFL Sports Ready.
Child Safety - Be familiar with and comply with the school’s child-safe policy and code
of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.
- Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for all students.
- Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and

mental wellbeing
- Understanding of and commitment to Child Safe Standards.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountabilities This trainee works closely with the Sport & Recreation Coordinator to
promote the important role of sporting and recreational activities in physical
and mental wellbeing.

- Have a versatile sporting background.
- Be proactive in making suggestions about what sport and recreation

programs/services may be offered to students as extra-curricular
activities.
- Work with the Sport & Recreation Coordinator to plan and run a variety of

lunchtime sport and recreation activities that cater for the diversity and
interests of students.

Award AFL SPORTS READY
Group TRAINEE
Tenure 1.0 FTE, JANUARY 2024 - JANUARY 2025
Hours of work 8.30am to 4.30pm
Reports to SPORT AND RECREATION COORDINATOR
Last amendment OCTOBER 2023
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Key Accountabilities - Be able to locate, organise and prepare resources for upcoming class
- lessons.
- Provide classroom support for all year levels as required.
- Model SWPBS and classroom expectations
- Participate in excursions (both day excursions and overnight) and camps.
- Assist in the selection and coaching of school sporting teams.
- Assist the Sports & Recreation Coordinator in advertising sporting

achievements in College publications such as the newsletter.
- Assisting in the organisation of the College sports carnivals.
- Assist classroom teachers in the Health and PE Learning Area where

required.
- Preparation of excursion forms and documentation for upcoming sporting

events.

Certificate
Qualification
- Completion of academic work that is aligned to the role within the given

time frame. This may occur during:

- Selected times during school hours
- Additional times out or school hours
- Regular online or face to face supervisor meetings
- Attend a Trainee Development Program Camp

Professionalism &
Ethos/Mission of the
College
- Is punctual for all duties.
- Presents self appropriately, following dress code as required.
- Keeps privileged information to which he/she is privy by virtue of the

employment position confidential.
- Responds to own training/development needs.
- Seeks feedback on own performance.
- Maintains highly effective working relationship with all staff.
- Co-operates with colleagues to achieve the implementation of all College

Policies and procedures.
- Participates in meetings as required.
- Complies with policies and directives issued by the College including

Occupational Health and Safety and Code of Conduct.
** Job Requirements for this role**:

- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Good time management / organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- A permanent right to work in Australia

**SALARY**

$21,500 - $30,000 plus 11% Superannuation
- National Training Wage Award
- Fully Funded Qualification

**MORE INFORMATION**
- People with tertiary qualifications need not apply. Current university applicants may have to defer their studies to be eligible for this traineeship.
- This position is best suited to a recent secondary school leaver.

**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Applicants must have**:

- Drivers License
- Working With Children Check
- Police Check

**Applications for this position will close**: