• 12 month part-time role – 8 hours per week
• Deliver Y NSW Streetgym program
• San Remo and Lake Haven

We are currently seeking a Youth Outreach worker to join our team on a part-time basis for 12 months with possibility of a further 12 month extension.  

About your new role

The Youth Worker will work with young people in San Remo and Lake Haven and deliver our Streetgym Program. Streetgym is a youth program run in public parks and reserves, aimed at youth aged 12+, which uses sports and fitness activities to connect with and support potentially at risk youth. We provide a safe space and an opportunity for the young people to connect with youth workers and other supportive organisations.

This is a truly rewarding and rare position for someone who is passionate about working with young people as we are here at the Y!

To be successful in this role you to have:

• Working with Children Check
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services or related field
• Experience with assisting and supporting young people with complex issues, in group settings and one on one
• Ability and passion to work independently, as well as in a team to motivate, empower and support young people and a team of volunteers
• Confidence in working with young people to develop meaningful initiatives on a local level

Who What Y?

YMCA NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 23 recreation centres, 57 Out of School Hours Care services and two camping locations which fund our diverse range of youth and community programs, employing 1800 staff across NSW.

Our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Y, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. The Y requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;
• An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
• Two reference checks.

Please note, the results of any National and International Police Check will only be used to assess your suitability to perform the role.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.