Activities Instructor
3 days ago
Everyone plays here
Step into the splash zone—lead adrenaline-pumping rafting and kayaking sessions at a world-class venue
- Step into a role where you can deliver clear and engaging activity instruction to clients.
- Salary rate $41.46 per hour plus all casual loadings
- Casual opportunities based at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
About the role
Casual Activities Instructors provide high quality activities instruction and customer service to clients of the Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
- Liaison and customer support and the opportunity to facilitate activities instruction and conduct activities for Venue clients.
- Working with a diverse range of customers including children, adults, and persons of all abilities from diverse backgrounds.
For more information read the full Role Description - Activities Instructor (Casual) -
About you
The ideal candidates will bring to the role;
- Experience delivering high level customer service to a diverse range of client groups.
- A willingness to learn and a can-do attitude.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to be a team player and open to collaborating with others.
Candidates will need to be available during weekdays (Mon – Fri) to undertake shifts.
Essential Requirements
- Hold a current qualification in one or more of the following:
- Kayak instruction
- Paddle Australia - Flatwater kayak instructor
- SISOKYK005 Lead kayaking activities on inland flatwater
- Paddle Australia - Whitewater kayak instructor
- SISOKYK008 Lead kayaking activities on grade 3 rivers
- Whitewater rafting
- SISORAF002 Guide a raft on grade 3 rivers and SISORSC005 Rescue others in white water
- International Rafting Federation – Raft guide
- A valid Working with Children Check
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
It is an expectation that successful candidates have completed or are willing to complete (prior to commencement) one or more of the following courses:
- 4-day learn to kayak course, and 2-day flatwater kayak instructor course
- 6-day raft guide course
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Activities Coordinator, Callan Grady via email:
About us
The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of 'Everyone Plays Here', we are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same
Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, four Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.
Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.
How to apply?
For your online application to be considered it must include:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
- An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills and achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)
Applications close: 31st January 2026.
Candidate applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a regular basis
Contact for enquiries:
What's in it for you?
The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.
Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.
We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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