Sport and Recreation Traineeship

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Sport and Recreation Traineeship at Swifts Creek High Country offers a part‑time 30‑hour per week role in a small rural school at the base of Mount Hotham with an immediate start and onsite location in Swifts Creek, VIC. You’ll assist PE classes, run sports sessions and lunchtime activities, help set up and pack down equipment, support school events and community recreation programs, and contribute to student wellbeing and related admin tasks while you complete a nationally recognised qualification. What matters most: a positive, energetic attitude, genuine interest in sport and working with young people, willingness to learn, strong communication and teamwork, reliability, maturity and a commitment to child safety. No prior experience is necessary; to apply, craft a concise resume and brief cover letter that shows initiative, any school or club sport experience, availability for 30 hours, and readiness to thrive in a close knit rural community, with references and prompt submission.

Sports & Recreation Trainee – Rural Small School at the Foot of Mount Hotham

Sports & Recreation Trainee – Rural Small School at the Foot of Mount Hotham

Location: Swifts Creek High Country, East Gippsland

Position: Part time Traineeship 30hours per week

Start Date: Immediate start available

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and working with young people? Do you want to kick‑start your career in a supportive school community surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes?

Join our small rural school located at the base of Mount Hotham, where the air is fresh, the community is warm, and every day offers a new opportunity to make a difference.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sports & Recreation Trainee to support our school’s physical education, wellbeing, and community programs.

This is a hands‑on, energetic role perfect for someone who loves sport, being outdoors, and building positive relationships with students of all ages.

You will work alongside experienced educators and community partners while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assisting with PE classes, sports sessions, and lunchtime activities

Setting up and packing down sports equipment and learning spaces

Helping run school sporting events, carnivals, and community recreation programs

Supporting student wellbeing through inclusive and active play

Contributing to school administration tasks related to sport and recreation

Promoting healthy lifestyles and positive participation

What We’re Looking For

A positive, energetic attitude

A genuine interest in sport, fitness, and working with young people

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Reliability, maturity, and a commitment to child safety

Ability to thrive in a small, close‑knit rural community

No prior experience is necessary—just the right attitude and a passion for being active.