Recreation Leader (Part Time), Barwon
Job No:
GSS143
Location:
Geelong
Gateways invites applications for a Recreation Leader (Part Time) to join our Barwon team.
The position is an ongoing, 10 hours minimum per fortnight position. During School Holidays, Recreation Leaders must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week. During school terms, Recreation Leaders must be available for weekend shifts, Friday evening shifts and other times as negotiated. Hours are negotiated with successful applicants, however minimum requirement is 1 shift per week (Approximately 6 hours) plus opportunities to Lead and assist on Recreation Camps.
You will work under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator to provide a range of recreation programs and camps to children and adults with disabilities.
What you need
- An understanding of how to set up and lead recreation programs for people with disabilities.
- The ability to lead and support staff, clients and volunteers in a positive manner in group programs.
- Experience in positively communicating with families, staff, volunteers, participants and supervisors.
- High standards of ethical and professional behaviour at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to operate within the sector’s legal, service standards, Gateways mission and policies and ethical frameworks while providing services to those we support.
- Valuing attitudes and professional behavior which respects the dignity, rights, strengths, needs and interests of adults and children with disabilities and/or additional needs.
- High standard of computer literacy including experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and Carelink.
Please refer to the position description via the Gateways Website for more information. If you would like further details please contact Delivery Lead, Support and Connection - Belinda Zala on 03 5221 2984 during business hours.
When applying, please provide the following documents so that we can consider your application for this role.
- An application letter
- Your resume
- The names of two contactable professional referees, preferably recent supervisors
Employment is dependent upon evidence of your application for the NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021). Visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check [link removed]
You will be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check. This check includes a national criminal records check, and will cost you $121.10. The check is valid for 5 years.
Staff will need to be fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021. Limited medical exemptions and proof-of-booking exceptions will apply.
Successful applicants will be required to supply a current Working with Children check for an employee. If you have lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months in the last 10 years, you will be required to supply an international police check from the country where you lived. Employment cannot commence until this check is received and assessed.
Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online Worker Orientation training module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ prior to attending induction. This is a pre-employment requirement and if not completed, employment will not proceed.
Applications close Wednesday 31 August at 5pm
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Gateways reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Gateways conduct inhouse recruitment services for our roles and while we appreciate the interest of recruitment consultants/agencies, we do not wish to be contacted. Thank you.