Program Officer - Action Sports

Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity in and around the community? YMCA Action Sports are seeking outgoing individuals who are passionate for all things skate, scoot and BMX to join the team as Program Officers in schools and communities across the country.

About YMCA Action Sports

YMCA Action Sports is a leader in driving the development of quality, youth-led action sports events across Australia. Through training workshops, school programs, coaching clinics, skate parks and leagues, the Action Sports team engage with the local councils to service each community most effectively. Built within the YMCA’s youth empowerment framework, our programs aim to engage, develop and showcase young people through a variety of different opportunities. Through skate parks, we provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to be active, involved, engaged and empowered. We believe that skate parks are an important part of our communities, particularly for young people. They serve as meeting points, where young people can socialise and enjoy their free time whilst being active and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

About the Role

As a Program Officer, you will deliver YMCA Action Sports programs and services and selected skate parks and school throughout Australia.

Working closely with the YMCA Action Sports operations team, you will be responsible for:

• Deliver skate park-based programs and in-school programming
• Creating a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of gender, age, skill level or socio-economic background
• Accurately documenting participants and reporting incidents where necessary
• Upholding the values of the YMCA at all times

This is a casual role with an hourly pay rate of $27.96 per hour.

About You

You will have a passion for all things skate, scoot and BMX, be outgoing and well spoken. With knowledge and experience in skate park culture, you will thrive working in a busy atmosphere, helping youth foster a sense of community in a fun environment in a public-facing and very hands-on role.

In return, YMCA Victoria offers you flexible working and rostering arrangements, opportunities for career development and growth, and a range of further benefits. 

Mandatory Qualifications

These must be obtained and/or maintained as a requirement of continued employment.

• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Provide First Aid

 Desirable Skills

• Scoot, skate and/or BMX experience
• Knowledge of, and experience with skate park culture
• Youth work experience

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button or email careers.vic@ymca.org.au for further information.