Department: Sport & Recreation
Type: Casual
Posted: 11 August 2026
Closes: 11 September 2026
THE ROLE
Do you have an interest in sports, physical activity and working with children? Are you looking for extra work over the school holidays? Are you looking to be active while you work?
The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre would love to hear from you! We are currently on the hunt for some new Programs Assistants to join our school holiday team. You will be coaching activities such as Nerf Wars, Dodgeball, Scooter Board Games, Parachute, and much more for primary aged children.
Programs Assistants' role is seasonal work during the SA School Holidays. Applicants must be available during September/October & December/January School Holidays (excluding weekends and Christmas/new year's period).
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will also have:
- RRHAN-EC Masterclass - Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Certificate (or equivalent)
- HLTAID009 Provide CPR
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
ABOUT THE Y YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services and our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience,
social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community.
BENEFITS
- $33.05 per hour + super - competitive casual rate (junior rates may apply, from $18.18 to $28.09 per hour)
- Flexible casual shifts to suit study or other commitments
- Free access to YMCA SA pools, gyms and courts for you and your immediate family
- 20% discount on YMCA SA programs, classes, café and merchandise
- Health & Wellbeing - free annual flu vaccination + 24/7 EAP support
HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send your expression of interest to
[email protected]. For a confidential chat, please contact Angela at
[email protected] or (08) 8406 2900.
Applications close 11 September 2026.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel secure and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. All candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles, including:
- National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
- DHS Working with Children Check
- International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)
Learn more: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people.
📌 Programs Assistant - The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre (Adelaide)
🏢 Ymca
📍 Adelaide