If you are passionate about working with young people and love being outdoors, the Youth Adventure and Recreational Services program (YARS) – Adventure Activity Instructor – C&YW role is a unique opportunity to make a real difference. Working mainly across the Adelaide metropolitan area, with opportunities for regional travel, you will keep young people engaged through adventurous and purposeful activities designed to inspire participation, confidence and connection. Supporting young people in Out of Home Care, you will help build resilience, teamwork and self-belief while creating positive, motivating experiences that support brighter futures.
In this role, you will
- Lead engaging activities that promote wellbeing and personal growth
- Review and improve programs based on young people’s needs
- Supervise young people in a behaviour support environment
- Keep accurate records and contribute to reporting
To be successful
You will bring experience working with vulnerable children or young people, with the ability to build trust, show empathy and create positive connections. You understand the impact of trauma and can adapt your approach to support young people in a respectful and supportive way.
You will have knowledge of child and adolescent development and experience in delivering or supporting programs for individuals and groups. You can assess risk, apply behaviour change approaches and use sound judgement to keep young people safe and engaged.
You will work well independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly and build strong relationships with colleagues and partners. You are organised, flexible and committed to inclusive and culturally sensitive practice. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Why you’ll love it here, DCP benefits that matter
We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At DCP, you will enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact
- Flexible work options, tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across DCP
- Generous leave, including leave loading to help you rest and recharge
- Paid parental and partner leave, providing additional paid time to support you and your family
- Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support, confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family
Essential Requirements:
- Must have or be willing to obtain within twelve months, one or more specialist qualifications. All Australian National Training Accredited qualifications will be accepted: Basic Skill Sailing Instructor: Yachting Australia, Surf Coach Level 1: Surfing Australia, High Ropes Instructor, Top Rope Guide or Instruct qualification, Bush Walking: easy untracked to remote, Flat-water Kayak/Canoe Instruction: Australian Canoeing and/or Snorkelling Instructor
- Hold a CHC40313 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or related discipline is highly desirable or,
- Be required to complete this qualification with an approved DCP training provider within twelve months of commencing employment
- Hold a current HLTAID012 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education Care Setting Unit of Competency.
- Required to maintain a satisfactory psychological suitability assessment to work with children and young people during employment.
- A current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) is essential.
Visa Requirements:
- You must hold a valid Australian work visa with at least six months remaining from the contract end date.
- If you hold a Student subclass 500 Visa, you must not be subject to the 48-hour per fortnight work restriction.