Sport and Recreation Leader – Trainee 30 hours – PT

Sport and Recreation Leader Trainee (Part-Time 30 hrs/week)

Location: YMCA Geelong Newtown Stadium

Duration: 18-month traineeship

Turn Your Passion into a Career!

Love sport Love working with kids

Love being part of something that makes a difference

This is your chance to kick-start a career in sport and recreation with YMCA Geelong! Were looking for an energetic enthusiastic person to join our team as a Sport and Recreation Leader Trainee. If youre ready to learn grow and have fun while helping your community this is the role for you.

Why Youll Love It

Learn and Earn Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working

Growth Gain nationally recognized qualifications and real-world experience.

Teamwork Be part of a supportive passionate crew.

Impact Help kids and families live healthier happier lives.

Fun Every day is active exciting and rewarding!

What Youll Learn

During your 18-month traineeship youll complete:

• Certificate IV in Sports Development

• Level 1 Basketball Referee Accreditation
• Gymnastics Coaching Accreditation (Fundamental & Technical Membership)
• First Aid & CPR certifications
• Food Safety & Allergen Training

Plus youll get hands-on training in:

• Coaching gymnastics and multi-sport programs
• Customer service and point-of-sale systems
• Program planning and implementation
• Marketing administration and facility bookings

What Were Looking For

• A positive attitude and commitment to YMCA values: Honesty Caring Respect Responsibility and Safety
• A love for sport and recreation
• Enthusiasm for working with kids in a fun active environment
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn grow and try new things
• Someone whos motivated reliable and ready to make a difference

Why It Matters

This isnt just a jobits a chance to create amazing experiences for kids and families build confidence and inspire healthy lifestyles. Youll be part of something that truly makes a positive impact in the community.

About the Y

The Y is a global organisation that works locally to develop stronger communities through leadership opportunities partnering with other community private and government organisations and addressing social change in over 120 countries worldwide. The Y Geelong is a for-purpose not for profit community organisation offering the local community access to recreation camping youth and childrens services.

Benefits and perks

• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee access to Y services and discounts
• Ongoing Training and Career Development
• Staff Immunisation Program
• Attractive family and volunteer leave entitlements
• Staff Awards and Social Functions
• Child Safe Culture

Safeguarding Children and Young People Requirements

At the Y we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe at the Y in their families and in their communities. As such we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and practices which include; safeguarding children and young people induction annual SCYP training programs and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout terms of employment.

To learn more about our screening processes view Safeguarding Resources: YMCA Empowering young people. more information contact

Ready to Jump In

Dont waitapply now and start your journey toward an exciting career in sport and recreation!

Make an impact. Inspire others. Be part of something bigger.

Applications close 5th January 2026