Certificate III Sport & Recreation Traineeship

Australian Training Company; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Training Company (ATC) is offering two 12-month traineeships in partnership with Northside College in Canberra. You will gain hands-on experience supporting school sport, outdoor education, and recreation programs while completing a Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.

Course fees are fully covered and included in your paid role. You’ll work closely with teachers, staff and students, taking on responsibilities across sport support, events and leadership and

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sport, recreation and outdoor education.
• Reliability, maturity and commitment to a 12-month traineeship.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident use of ICT, including Microsoft and Google apps.
• Ability to work with young people in a positive and professional manner.
• Current Working With Vulnerable People registration (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Sports & Outdoor Recreation Support: assist with trials, training, coaching, excursions, carnivals and preparatory safety checks.
• Events, Communication & Promotion: help organise and promote sporting events and outdoor programs using Canva and social media.
• Leadership & Mentoring: act as a positive role model for students aged 16–18 and mentor participation.
• Professional Development: complete training and assessment for Certificate III and stay updated on best practices in sport and recreation.

Skills

Passion for sport and recreation

Communication and teamwork

Reliability and maturity

ICT confidence (MS/Google apps)

Education

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Start Date: Mid-December 2026 (with 3-day paid transition). Full-time school hours begin in Term 1, 2027.

Location: Northside College, Canberra

Employer: Australian Training Company (ATC)

Are you passionate about sport and recreation, or outdoor education, and looking to kick-start your career?

The Australian Training Company (ATC) is offering two exciting 12-month traineeships in partnership with the Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE) Faculty at a Northside College.

As a trainee, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting school sport, outdoor education, and recreation programs. All while completing a Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (course fees fully covered and included in your paid role).

What You’ll Do

You will work closely with the teachers, staff, students, and the wider school community throughout the traineeship.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Sports & Outdoor Recreation Support
  • Assisting with team trials, training sessions, coaching, administration of excursions, one day carnivals and intercollege sport.
  • Supporting outdoor recreation camps, excursions, and student activities. Ensuring specialised equipment and facilities are safe, maintained, and ready for use.
• Events, Communication & Promotion
  • Helping organise and promote sporting events and outdoor recreation programs, including the use of digital platforms such as Canva.
  • Celebrating student achievements through newsletters and creative content to be posted on social media.
  • Researching opportunities for growth, including grants and sponsorships to support school programs.
• Leadership & Mentoring
  • Acting as a positive role model for students aged 16–18.
  • Mentoring and encouraging students to participate in sport and outdoor recreation.
  • Building supportive and professional relationships with staff, students, and families both verbally and in writing.
• Professional Development
  • Completing all training and assessment for your Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.
  • Staying up to date with best practices in sport, recreation, and outdoor recreation.
  • Gaining experience in administration, leadership, and event management.

Please note: Some activities occur outside normal school hours. Time-in-lieu will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for sport, recreation, and/or outdoor recreation.
• Reliability, maturity, and commitment to a 12-month traineeship.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confident use of ICT, including Microsoft and Google apps.
• Ability to work with young people in a positive and professional manner.
• Current Working With Vulnerable People registration (or ability to obtain).

Desirable

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificate II in Sport & Recreation
• Experience participating in or supporting sporting and outdoor programs.
• Leadership qualities and initiative.
• Good level of personal fitness and professionalism.

Why Apply?

This traineeship is ideal for recent Year 12 graduates or anyone considering a career in sport, outdoor recreation, or education.

You will,

• earn while you learn – paid traineeship with a nationally recognised qualification.
• develop skills in coaching, leadership, and sports administration.
• open career pathways into health, PE teaching, sports management, or outdoor recreation.
• gain hands‑on experience in a supportive school environment.

Job Category Sport and Recreation