Outdoor Program Leader for School Camps & Community

Outdoor Education Australia; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Office of Sport NSW seeks a Program Officer to facilitate outdoor recreation and education for school, community and sporting groups across multiple NSW centres. You will work with teachers, leaders and participants to deliver safe, engaging experiences that support learning and wellbeing.

You will contribute to a range of programs, including school camps, community activities and holiday programs, while residing onsite during residential activities and supporting risk management and equipment

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating participation in outdoor recreation or outdoor education.
• Strong facilitation and instructional skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse participants and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Commitment to participant safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor recreation activities across diverse programs.
• Lead school camps, community groups and holiday activities.
• Support program delivery, equipment prep and risk management.
• Ensure participant safety and incident response.
• Roster overnight duties at residential programs.

Skills

Outdoor recreation facilitation

Curriculum-aligned activities

Risk management

Communication skills

Participant safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership

Tools

Driver’s license

Boat licence

Job description

Office of Sport NSW seeks a Program Officer to facilitate outdoor recreation and education for school, community and sporting groups across multiple NSW centres. You will work with teachers, leaders and participants to deliver safe, engaging experiences that support learning and wellbeing.

You will contribute to a range of programs, including school camps, community activities and holiday programs, while residing onsite during residential activities and supporting risk management and equipment