Position Title: Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
Location: Lyft Community, Bayside SE Melbourne
Employment Type: Casual (with potential to transition to Full-Time as programs expand)

About Us – Lyft Community

At Lyft Community, we are committed to creating a regenerative care ecosystem that nurtures healing through nature, community, and connection. Our work integrates care with sustainability — fostering spaces where participants, staff, and the broader community experience purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. We are 100% for humans, and everything we do is grounded in dignity, compassion, and meaningful connection.

As part of our growing community engagement model, we are expanding our weekly creative and life-skills based programs — and we're looking for the right person to lead them.

About the Role

We are seeking a Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator to design and facilitate our weekly cooking and art classes for participants of all abilities. This role is about more than running programs — it's about creating a sense of joy, connection, and possibility through meaningful activities.

As we grow, we envision this position evolving into a full-time role with daily classes and broader community engagement. You'll be part of a team creating a new standard in care — one that's creative, kind, and regenerative.

Key Responsibilities

Design, plan and deliver weekly cooking and art sessions in alignment with participant interests and abilities. Cooking is held on a Wednesday 10-2pm and Art is held on a Friday 10-2pm.

Create a warm, inclusive environment that encourages creativity, connection, and confidence

Manage program materials and budgets, ensuring classes are well-resourced and safe

Collaborate with participants, families, and team members to co-design experiences

Promote sessions internally and externally to encourage participation and build awareness

Track attendance, gather feedback, and continuously evolve programming

Work closely with management to develop a plan for scaling to daily sessions

Skills & Qualities We’re Looking For

Experience leading creative programs (e.g. cooking, art, music, lifestyle activities)

Warm, engaging, and person-centred approach to working with people of all abilities

Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead engaging group sessions

Open-minded, adaptable, and values-aligned — you love collaboration and learning

Confident communicator with strong emotional intelligence

Knowledge of basic safety, hygiene, and accessibility considerations in programming

Bonus If You Have:

Background in community work, support work, or allied health

Qualifications or experience in art therapy, life skills education, or creative facilitation

Passion for sustainability and interest in food systems or upcycled/eco-art

Why Join Lyft Community?

Be part of a visionary organisation creating real social and environmental impact

Lead programs that bring joy, creativity, and purpose to people’s lives

Work in beautiful, nature-connected environments

Grow with a team that values culture, wellbeing, and human connection

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining why you’d love to join Lyft Community and what you’d bring to this role.

Email:[email protected]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.