Program Officer

Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Make a difference in the lives of individuals and the community by joining a team passionate about transformation
- $30.45 per hour + Super | Casual
- Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong._

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

**About the centre**

The Inner West YMCA operates three community centres in the Footscray, Braybrook, and Moonee Valley areas. These centres offer a variety of programs and services for people of all ages and abilities, including: Multi-sports stadiums, Health clubs, Community halls, Rooms and Gymnastics facilities

**About the role**

As a Sports Program Officer, you will be responsible for providing coaching experiences for participants at RecWest YMCA. The Sports Programs officer will enjoy working in a team-based environment, have a genuine concern for, and interest in the wellbeing and educational needs of participants. You will plan and deliver challenging and developmentally appropriate programs for all participants. Your role will involve:

- Instructing and interacting with participants and guardians providing effective direction, feedback and support
- Displaying interest, enthusiasm, patience, respect and innovation to participants and peers
- Constructing and implementing lesson plans that promote group-teaching methods, combining skill development with fun, physical activity and enhancing the developmental assets aspect of YMCA programs
- Directing and supporting volunteer coaches
- Keeping accurate records of all classes taught and students in classes
- Complying with procedures for safety, training, purchasing, document control, internal quality audits, corrective and preventative action, customer complaints and control of non-conforming products

This is a casual role with an hourly rate is $30.45 + super.

**About you**

As a Sports Program Officer, you will work as a part of a team and create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. You will:

- Be motivated and committed to perform at their best
- Accept personal accountability for workplace actions and consequences to better influence
- Act in a mature, reliable and professional manner towards the participants and colleagues
- Teach and model effective problem solving and conflict negotiation
- Display understanding & respect to those of different talents and abilities

**Essential Qualifications**
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Cert 1 in Sports Coaching, Basketball, Soccer, Netball, or Tennis
- Gymnastics experience or interest in gaining qualifications preferred but not essential

**Benefits**

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

- Flexible working and rostering arrangements
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness

**How to Apply**

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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