Sports Coach & Physical Activity Support Worker

Step Up Disability Services is looking for a Casual Sports Coach/Support Worker (Uni Student of Sports and Science, Exercise Physiology, Education, or Community Services)

All our employees mention that they enjoy coming to work every day and feel grateful and meaningful for making a difference in our participants' life. So, you could be one of them!

About Step Up:

• First and Only APE(Adapted Physical Education) Provider in NSW
• Proudly Registered NDIS(National Disability Insurance Scheme) Provider
• Health & Well-being Provider for people with Special Needs
• High Satisfaction(5 stars) Rate and Feedback
• Strong and Supportive Leadership and Team Members (total approx 35 staff)
• Great culture with full respect between all mentors, participants and their carers

Our services:

• Minimised ratio settings (1:1 to 1:3 support) to maximise the engagement and outcome.
• Person-centered approach to meet individual goals and needs.
• Programs are designed to enjoy and have fun whilst learning sports and exercises.
• Free Transport Services for the participants' and parents' convenience.
• A very rewarding job as all staff enjoys helping participants with special needs.

Best Candidates for this job:

• Lives in or around Lidcombe, Parramatta, Bankstown, Baulkham Hills, and Blacktown area.
• Currently studying or completed Sports Science or other health related Uni degrees
• Sports Coach Work Experience
• Children or Disability Support Work Experience
• Holding P2 or Full License WITH own vehicle

MINIMUM Required Available Days and Hours:

• Weekday: 3 days between 2.45pm and 5.45pm (weekly)
• Weekend: Saturday (fortnightly) 

Potential Working Hours:

• Weekday: Mix of Adults' and Kids' Program (3-9hrs, between 9am-5.45pm)
• Saturday Adults' and Kids's Program (4-6hrs, between 9am-4pm)

Potential Roles:

• (Primary) Running the Physical Activity Program and assisting participants to follow the instructions (Including pick-up and drop-off before and after each program).
• (Primary) Assisting participants to learn independent skills.
• (Primary) Providing transport services to assist participants going to and from the programs or other places (therapy sessions, classes, or exploring the community).
• (Occationally) Overnight Hotel or or Cruise stay with the participants.

About StepUp's Kids & Adults Programs:

Provide/Assist in basic to intermediate level of exercises, sports, independent skills Programs either in a Group Setting or Individually (e.g. swimming, bike riding, archery, tennis, soccer, bowling, basketball, baseball, throwing and catching balls, travel training, money handling, road safety).

About your Roles. You MUST be able to:

• Provide Person-Centred for individualised support
• Self-Motivator: Responsible and Reliable individual
• Fully focus on the participants at all times(NOmobilephone use for personal activities) 
• Motivate and encourage participants to exercise
• Before and after each session, communicate with the parents/carer to discuss the progress
• Update Management Team of any progress, incidents, behaviours
• Teach participants to learn basic skills in various exercise and sports
• Keep a happy and friendly environment
• Respect all other mentors and participants
• Notice and prevent any potential hazards
• Provide transport (pick-up and drop-off students) using your own vehicle if required
• Always follow the company policies, systems and procedures

Required skills / Personality:

• Great communication skills WITH confidence
• Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, and High-standard in providing supports
• WILLINGNESS TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS WITH SWIMMING
• Experience in various sports, children, and maybe people with special needs
• Excellent Time Management (lateness is unacceptable)
• Responsible and Reliable
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Caring with empathy
• Positive to follow company policies, systems and procedures
• Team Player and Eager to learn
• Have own vehicle and driver’s license (P2 or Full)
• Ability to lead the participants with authority and encouragement
• Ability to notice and react quickly to safety hazards

Desired experience:

• Experience with minors, e.g. children and/or people with special needs
• Sports Coach
• Swimming or Swimming Instructor
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Required Certificates / Documents for this role (upon Joining):

• Passport
• Driver Licence
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Working with Children Check 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (replaced National Police Check)
• 2 x NDIS Orientation Module Certificate - Free Online Course
• 4 x Disability (Autism) Module Certificates - Free Online Course 

Weekday Hourly Rates (based on the experience & qualification):

• Casual: $29 - $33

Locations 

• In or around Lidcombe, Toongabbie, Blacktown, Ryde, and Hills Regions

How to apply for this exciting job (via email):

• Resume (Include your personal Mobile number, Email address, and Residential Suburb)
• Maybe a cover letter (if you wish to show your personality and interests)

Thank you, we look forward to welcoming great team members soon!