Active Kids Program Leader (Casual)

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Creating a brighter future for allGriffith University is a progressive, values-led university dedicated to learning, leadership, and innovation. This is your chance to help us achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity exists within the Griffith Sport team as we look to expand our pool of Active Kids Program Leaders ahead of the school holiday period. This is a casual role, based at the Mt Gravatt campus. Led by the Sport Programs Manager, this role is vital in delivering a high quality sport focused holiday program to the children and families of Griffith University and the wider community, through sport coaching and supervision.
Active Kid Program Leaders are responsible for facilitation of the program which includes a variety of sport sessions which are run throughout the day to engage school aged children and encourages them to be active during the school holidays.
The program is extremely popular and sells out every school holidays, you will be joining a large team of like minded individuals tasked with being the face of the Griffith Sport Active Kids program. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible, multiple roles are currently vacant.
Key Accountabilities include:Facilitation of safe, inclusive and positive sport sessions to program participantsAssist in the program’s administration requirements, including activity planning, equipment preparations, facility set-up, pack down and daily registration proceduresEnsure the efficient communication, supervision, support and guidance to all children and parentsYou will need to be suitably qualified and confident in administering first aid, and have a current Blue Card.You would need to be available throughout the school holidays (7-17 April). Example shifts include Monday to Friday 7:45 am – 12:45pm or 11:45am to 5:15pm
Essential Criteria include: Demonstrated experience and passion in delivering sport coaching sessions to childrenDemonstrated understanding of how to effectively and safely run sport sessions for childrenAbility to develop a professional rapport with staff, children and families, and the ability to communicate effectively
Desirable criteria include:Relevant qualification (*or working towards qualifications) in physical education, sport coaching and/or sport management
QualificationsCurrent Blue CardCurrent First Aid and CPR Certification
How to applyPlease submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:One page covering letter outlining your suitability for the roleCurrent resume which should include:Full name, address, telephone number and email address;Details of education, professional training and qualifications;Employment history, including present position;Name and contact details of two referees.AvailabilityCopies of current Blue Card, Provide First Aid and CPR qualifications.
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
Further InformationPlease contact Andrew Coleman, Sport Programs Manager at activekids@griffith.edu.au or 07 3735 5436.