Are you passionate about working with young people in your community and making a positive difference? Apply now to join our dynamic Youth Programs Team.

Our Youth Programs aim to provide a stimulating and relevant environment, which will encourage children, youth from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to participate in after-school and weekend sport, art and leadership programs and activities. Edmund Rice Centre WA (ERCWA) are seeking motivated Youth Program Assistants to work on our Sports Programs.

ERCWA provide services in various locations across the Perth Metro Area including Mirrabooka, Koondoola and Butler. The sessions run Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with coordinators to develop and execute arts and leadership activities for young people.
• Collect permission forms from participants
• Create new and fun game sense activities.
• Assist to develop session plan based on ERCWA coaching principles – game sense with the aim of producing talented, thinking, and creative TEAM players.
• Collect registration details.
• Take photos and videos.
• Support coordinator/volunteers to deliver program and report incidents.
• Carry pack with valuables and information.

Essential

1. Have (or be willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check.
2. Have (or be willing to obtain) a National Police Clearance Check.
3. Have a current driver's license and vehicle.
4. Australian working rights

Desirable 

1. A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or approved equivalent qualifications.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

1. Have a passion for community service and working to develop young people to their full potential and the promotion of healthy lifestyles among youth, including the ability to establish good mentoring relationships.
2. Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities including an understanding of issues faced by these communities.
3. Good time management and organisation skills.
4. Basic IT skills

If you would like additional information please contact Florence Tressler at [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Program Assistant application via EthicalJobs.

Next steps

Please see the full position description attached below.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check.

Edmund Rice Centre WA is committed to child safety.

Please submit your application as soon as possible.