Program/Activity Instructor

Multiple Part-time and Casual positions available for Outdoor Activity Instructors

Location: Phillip Island, Victoria

Start date: October 2026 (start of Term 4)

About Us

Christian Youth Camps Limited (CYC) exists to create opportunities for people to personally encounter the living God through camping, conferencing, facilities and programs. We sum this up in three words: Breathe. Experience. Discover.

As a Christian organisation, we’re on a mission to create experiences that truly matter. We’re not just running camps — we’re creating moments that stay with people long after they leave.

Phillip Island Adventure Resort is an expansive, purpose-built facility set across 80 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Cowes. The resort accommodates over 600 guests and features air-conditioned rooms with ensuites, alongside an exciting range of onsite activities including giant swings, swimming pools, high and low ropes courses, canoeing, raft building, sand volleyball, indoor rock climbing, archery, and multiple flying foxes.

We host a wide range of groups including schools, churches, community organisations, corporate retreats and holiday camps.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Outdoor Activity Instructors to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for hosting guest groups and facilitating their scheduled activities throughout their stay, helping to deliver safe, memorable and meaningful experiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcoming and hosting guest groups in a friendly, engaging and professional manner
• Acting as an experience and adventure guide for visiting groups
• Providing clear activity orientations, instruction and supervision
• Operating activities in line with Safe Operating Procedures, Activity Safety Guides and Risk Management Plans
• Preparing activity areas, conducting safety checks and reporting maintenance requirements
• Maintaining valid Level 2 First Aid, Bronze Medallion certification and any relevant Victorian DEECD qualifications (training provided)
• Adhering to all child safety, child protection and mandatory reporting requirements
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week on a flexible roster (preferably consecutive; Mon – Wed, Wed – Fri or Fri – Sun)

About You

If you love working with people and enjoy being active in the outdoors, this could be the perfect role for you.

Personal attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to people of diverse ages, backgrounds and beliefs
• Bright, upbeat and positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet

Essential requirements:

• A Victorian employee Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid rights to work in Australia

Interested applicants should apply through this platform and upload a copy of their resume.

For further information about the role, please contact Paul Rodgers at paul.rodgers@cyc.org.au or phone (03) 5952 2417.

Christian Youth Camps Ltd (CYC) is committed to promoting and protecting the best interests of children and has a zero-tolerance to child abuse.