SUPPORT WORKER WANTED: High-Performance Outdoor Coach (12yo participant)

Parafield Gardens | ~10 hrs/week (school terms) | Part-Time | Immediate Start.

ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTHe is is 12, about to start high school, and lives for movement. He has a Behaviour Support Plan, works with a speech therapist, and attends mainstream school — but his real language is action. Swimming.

Bushwalking. Water sports. High ropes. Mountain biking. Nature immersion. He needs a support worker who doesn't just "supervise" — he needs a coach, mentor, and adventure partner who can design and lead genuine outdoor recreation experiences.

This is active support at its best.

THE ROLE (What You'll Actually Do)Design & lead outdoor recreation sessions — not "go to the park," but structured, progressive activities: swimming technique, navigation, water safety, bushcraft, fitness+ mplement BSP strategies in real-time during high-energy activities+ Collaborate with speech therapist — reinforce communication goals during natural, motivating activities+ Support high-school transition — organisation, routine-building, social confidence through shared challenges+ Transport to/from activities — reliable vehicle essential+ Document progress — session notes, goal tracking, family updates

SET SCHEDULE (School Terms)Tuesday | 2:45pm – 6:00pm | ~3.25 hrs Wednesday | 2:45pm – 6:00pm | ~3.25 hrs Friday | 2:45pm – 6:00pm | ~3.25 hrs Total ~9.75 hrs/week*School holidays: hours negotiable (camps, intensives, family support)

YOU MUST HAVE (Non-Negotiable)- Minimum 2 years disability support experience (ideally with teens/transition age).

- Age 25–45— maturity for high-school transition support- Outdoor Recreation qualification OR demonstrable equivalent experience(Cert III/IV Outdoor Rec, AustSwim, Surf Life Saving, scouting leadership,



professional coaching — show us your logbook)- Robust swimmer / water safety competent — The Participant is in water weekly; you must be confident supervising and instructing-Full Australian driver's licence + reliable vehicle- Comfortable implementing Behaviour Support Plans- Fluent English (therapist liaison, school comms, family updates)- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)- First Aid / CPR current** (HLTAID011 + HLTAID009)- Right to work in Australia permanently HIGHLY REGARDED (Bonus Points)-Experience with ASD/ADHD/teens transitioning to high school- Speech therapy collaboration experience- AustSwim Teacher or Bronze Medallion- Cert IV in Outdoor Leadership / Recreation- Own kayak/SUP/bike gear (family has some, but yours = more options)- Experience with mainstream school integration support .

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF:-You're studying (uni/TAFE) — career support workers only-Your idea of "outdoor recreation" is a playground visit-You're not water-confident- You want passive minding — The Participant needs active engagement-You can't commit to the full Tue/Wed/Fri roster consistently WHAT'S ON OFFER-Above-award hourly rate (outdoor rec qualifications recognised in pay)-Stable, predictable roster — same days, same times, term after term- Professional development budget (advanced outdoor rec, swim teaching, teen ASD workshops)-Collaborative team — family, speechie, school all aligned- Parafield Gardens base— 10 mins to beaches, reservoirs, trails, poolsSchool holiday opportunities (camps, intensives, extra hours).

If you are interested, please reach out, by comenting on this post, sharing this post, send us an email to [email protected] with your questions , cv, or qualifications.

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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