Current Vacancies

The Youth Support Worker assists in the delivery of the Cultura Sports Academy and supports the Cultura volleyball team to participate in local sporting competitions. Participants include young people from 14-25 years old from diverse multicultural backgrounds who have recently settled in the Geelong area. This role will support young, female participation in sport.

This position will be contracted on a maximum term part time basis for 10 months, working 3 hours per week, with the hourly rate commencing at $37.35, as per Level 3 of the SCHCADS Award.

About You:

• Assist program coordinators with administration procedures;
• Engage with young people in a group setting including weekly workshops, training sessions and school holiday activities;
• Transport young people to and from program;
• Provide supervision and support to young people during the program;
• Contribute to an effective team and safe working environment;
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with the young people;
• Take a professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries;
• Work with the Youth Project Worker (Sports and Recreation) and the Senior Practitioner Youth Initiatives, and report any sensitive information disclosed by young people in regards to their safety and wellbeing;
• Attend professional development training;
• Other duties that are related to supporting youth initiatives;
• Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services or similar is desirable and/or relevant experience demonstrating a rapport in working with young people;
• Victorian Drivers licence;
• Basic understanding of volleyball.