Programs Assistant (Roller Skating) - St Clair Recreation Centre

Department: Sport & Recreation

Type: Casual

Posted: 8 July 2026

Closes: 7 August 2026

THE ROLE

St Clair Recreation Centre is a busy community hub delivering recreation and programs to the local community. We're looking for a Programs Assistant to fill our roller skating component and teach in our Learn to Skate classes.

Based at St Clair, you will lead fun, safe and engaging skating sessions, helping participants of all ages and abilities build confidence and skills on wheels. This is a casual role with Friday and weekend availability required.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Teach basic roller skating skills in our Learn to Skate classes

  • Keep fun and safety at the forefront of every session you lead

  • Conduct activities and structured sessions as directed

  • Set up and pack down, maintaining a safe and neat area suitable for all ages and abilities

  • Provide an enjoyable experience that keeps participants coming back

Successful candidates will have:

  • 2+ years of roller skating experience and the confidence to teach basic skating skills

  • RRHAN-EC Masterclass, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect, Education and Care (or willing to obtain)

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 Provide CPR (or willing to obtain)

  • Availability for Friday and weekend shifts

  • Experience working with children and young people, with excellent interpersonal skills

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit with over 170 years of service to South Australians, delivering recreation, early education, OSHC, and community programs across the state People enjoy working at the Y because we lead with purpose. We back our people with genuine career pathways in aquatics, in a team culture genuinely cares about water safety and each other.

BENEFITS

• Flexible casual shifts to suit study or other commitments
• Free access to YMCA SA pools, gyms and courts for— you and your immediate family
• Pathways into senior roles within YMCA SA
• 20% discount on YMCA SA programs, classes, café and merchandise
• Health & Wellbeing - free annual flu vaccination + 24/7 EAP support

HOW TO APPLY

Hit Apply (via Seek), to send through your Resume and Cover Letter.
For a confidential chat, please contact Brigid on 0402 422 661 or programs.stclair@ymcasa.org.au.

Applications close 7 August 2026.


COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe 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.