Program Trainer
Do you want to make a difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to help them thrive and achieve their personal best?
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young individuals who are facing challenges and seeking guidance. Your role helps empower students with essential life skills and the ability to choose personal growth and development utilizing our personal leadership toolkit.
As Program Trainer, you will be at the forefront of helping young minds build self-confidence, resilience, and leadership abilities, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential, all celebrated at their Graduation with student led presentations and you at the helm.
Beyond the satisfaction of giving back to your community, working with Youth Opportunities will enhance your own interpersonal and leadership skills, foster a sense of purpose, and provide a deep sense of fulfillment as you witness the positive impact your efforts have on the lives of these students.
Come and be a Youth Opportunities Star: It's an opportunity to inspire, be inspired and shape a brighter future for Youth in our community.
What we do
Youth Opportunities has been delivering personal leadership programs and wrap around support for over 25 years and has supported more than 15,560 young people in the Personal Leadership Programs which positively impact them, their schools, families and communities. As a trainer, coach and mentor you can be part of this and make impactful outcomes.
What you will experience
As a Trainer, you will utilise your personal leadership attributes and;
- Be able to work with a variety of schools and young people looking to gain leadership skills
- Achieve a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment when you see young people graduate, gain confidence and set their own goals and pathway for the future
- Work with like-minded professionals; everyone across our organisation, our donors and school communities believe in our purpose
- Receive support and development opportunities from leadership, your team and the organisation; we want to empower you to be the best self
- See results by making a difference in young people’s lives who gain confidence to choose growth, develop a plan and send stars
- Celebrate successes, at graduation, at work and with fellow colleagues, experience the smiles, tears and cheers – you’ll be part of the team
Benefits and perks
- Making a difference: Ultimately, be part of a team making a big difference for youth and the community, our evidence based program outcomes speak for themselves
- Flexibility: that offers flexibility, with hybrid work from home options available.
- Great Work: Nurtured by our dynamic Fun and Culture committee, we make work fun.
- Great Culture: experience a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, respect and diversity, fostering a sense of belonging and fulfillment.
- Professional Development: Receive ongoing support and development opportunities.
- Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay! Www.cbb.com.au
Successful applicants will have
- High quality facilitation and coaching skills: relatable and engaging
- Understanding of the challenges young people face
- Demonstrated capacity to work with a broad range of people
- Ability to be a positive role model, embodying personal leadership
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in using Excel, word, outlook and data bases
- Tertiary qualification or experience in Training, Education, Psychology, Social work, Youth Work or similar field
- Working with children check (mandatory)
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care (RRHAN-EC) Certificate (mandatory)
- First Aid (mandatory) and Youth Mental Health certification (training provided in-house)
- Current driver’s license (mandatory)
The role is full-time, or part-time for right person, on a fixed term basis until 20 December 2024 with a possibility to extend ongoing. A Job Position Description is is available on our website www.https://youthopportunities.com.au/current-vacancies/
Mandatory requirements must be obtained prior to commencement.
For more information email your enquiry to **@youthopps.com.au.