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: callan.grady@sport.nsw.gov.au

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.

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) - PWS.pdf

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