Recreation officer
Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre Inc

This is a terrific opportunity for a student who is community minded and eager to find out more about the Community Sector. The Mooroopna Hub offers multiple community programs, from occasional care, exercise programs, art programs and community meals. With this placement you will be immersed in the community and meet many other community minded people.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical tasks will be very varied due to the variety of activities on offer in a community hub, they will include but not limited to; setting up of exercise equipment including, mats, music and props required for each health session, being involved in setting up for the community lunches, general admin supports, greeting clients through the building and answering the telephone.

Student Requirements

The student must be community minded and willing to adapt to the many facets and tasks involved with working in a community hub. They should present well and be comfortable and respectful around staff and visitors, especially people with diverse backgrounds and needs.

Dress Requirements

Neat casual must be worn

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport and close to shops and main roads

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC20112 - Certificate II in Community Services
• SIS20313 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30213 - Certificate III in Community Activity Programs
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies