Permanent, Full Time

$84,000.00 per annum

We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Outdoor Recreation Manager to join our PCYC Outdoor Recreation center in the Gold Coast Hinterland. If you are an experienced sales or program design with a keen interest in the outdoors, then we want to hear from you!

What we can offer

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
• Free PCYC Gym Membership
• 15% discount on PCYC services such as OSHC, Gymnastics and Little n Active
• Flexible work options may be available
• Volunteer day every year – volunteer in a different area of the Organisation and get involved in your community!
• Bonus leave day during the Christmas Closedown
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retention leave: receive the benefit of additional leave on your 3,5 and 10-year anniversaries (full-time employees only)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

We are looking for an Outdoor Recreation Manager to lead the team at PCYC Bornhoffen to success. You will drive this successful camp business through an exciting period of growth and redevelopment. This role collaborates closely with the Camp Manager to oversee the catering, cleaning and maintenance team while being the first point of contact for clients. As the Outdoor Recreation Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering adventure and outdoor recreation services. This includes facilitation, logistics and support of/to program delivery. The role has a Sales and Program Design intent with a responsibility for program, activity and client safety. Additionally, the role has key elements of activity equipment inspections and maintenance plus overseeing specific projects including managing SOP’s, budgets, program development/design and client consultation. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Every interaction with our members is designed to contribute to their sense of belonging and growth. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. If this sounds like you, click ‘apply’ to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description obtain more information.

About You

• Recognised industry accreditation and experience across various adventure activity disciplines e.g., Cert 4 in Outdoor Recreation, Vertical or Swift Water rescue accreditation, Single Pitch Abseiling Guide or equivalent, Low and High Ropes Challenge Course, Canoeing - Flat Water Level or equivalent.
• Experience in outdoor education, with the ability to facilitate groups of a variety of ages, backgrounds and towards program. At least 300 field days of program experience or demonstrable equivalent.
• Understanding of adventure and recreation and their relationship to personal, group and leadership development
• Effective Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Effective ability to manage and track client related documents and budget updates as a part of the project or service administration
• Eligibility for a QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and National Police Check.
• Open driver’s license (manual) and an ability to drive in a variety of terrain and off-road conditions –steep tracks, creek crossings and sand using a 4WD
• Holds a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferably at a wilderness level).

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to achieving and supporting a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.