Are you looking for the opportunity to take your Outdoor Recreation programming and management skills to a new level? Scouts NSW is looking for a highly motivated individual as Program Manager for two State Activity Centres. You will lead the development and delivery of activity programs that will increase usage of these two beautiful outdoor recreation facilities.

ABOUT SCOUTS NSW

Scouts NSW provides young people aged 5 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

The Scouts State Activity Centres offer activity programs and accommodation options to the Scouting community and a wide range of other organisations including schools, community bodies and groups.

Scouts NSW is committed to operating as a child-safe organisation and implementing child safe policies and practices in accordance with the elements of creating a child-safe institution.

Scout Activity Centres

Cataract Activity Centre

• Located in Appin within easy travel distance from Sydney and Wollongong
• 10 campsites located within 160ha of beautiful bushland
• Over 18 activities including multiple unique abseil sites, dual flying fox, challenge valley, caving and a 40-meter waterslide!
• Accommodation on site
• Range of programming

Baden-Powell Activity Centre

• Located in Pennant Hills within walking distance from the train station
• Historic site backing onto Lane Cove National Park
• Over 12 activities
• Variety of accommodation and camping on site

KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE

• Plan and develop activity programs
• Facilitate effective delivery of the programs
• Ensure programs are delivered sustainably and meeting financial targets
• Monitor and advise on quality of customer service
• Ensure programs comply with all relevant legislation
• Lead team of Activity Instructors
• Conduct promotion of the Centre’s activities and facilities to grow repeat visitation
• Work with Centre management to grow usage of all facilities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation or equivalent years of industry experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in the Outdoor Recreation industry
• Well-developed organisational skills and all-rounder administration capabilities, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise high levels of autonomy, while at the same time working effectively in a team based environment that is outcomes focused
• A valid NSW Employee Working With Children Check and National Police Check
• First Aid Qualification and up-to-date CPR Qualification

A position description is attached.