2021 Program Lead - TAFE Students preferred null

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

NASCA (National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy) has a lot to celebrate! We're a reshaped organisation that's on the rise. We serve over 30 communities in NSW, NT and WA, empowering over 2,000 First Nations young people to reach their full potential.

NASCA is a 100% Indigenous governed organisation working across the country. We exist to create a proud, prosperous, and healthy Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people thrive. We do this by running structured sport and culture programs that strengthen young peoples' skills, confidence, and cultural pride. We actively engage families and communities to ensure our work is community-driven and sustainable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
• Support students through cultural and physical education activities, life skills and school engagement activities, excursions and community engagement.
• Prepare lesson plans and coordinates resources for program delivery, and collects data about the student outcomes for reporting purposes.
• Work in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.

On a typical day you may be:

• Facilitating a hands-on and engaging 1hr pre-determined workshop for students based on the NASCA values. 
• Providing in-class support to students to support their learning.
• Taking appropriate photos for social media.
• Chatting with a community Elder to coordinate an upcoming cultural event.
• Brainstorming with program co-workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better. 
• Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.

This role requires:

• Qualifications or experience in one of these: teaching, social sciences, youth and community services, Indigenous studies, coaching, or health.
• Drivers Licence.
• First Aid Certification.
• Working with Children and AFP clearances.
• Understanding of issues facing young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.