Introduction
The Activities Instructor -Casual at the Office of Sport delivers rafting and kayaking instruction at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The work brings together clear activity briefings, customer service and safe delivery for children, adults and people of different abilities. It is a practical opportunity for an instructor who enjoys helping participants take part confidently in an active environment.
Knowing how to apply for Activities Instructor -Casual starts with checking the paddlesports qualifications and weekday availability requirements. The written application then needs to show how you teach, communicate and work with colleagues during activity delivery. A concise cover letter can explain the judgement behind your instruction, while your CV records relevant experience and current credentials.
The advertised rate is $42.71 an hour plus all casual loadings, and applications are reviewed and shortlisted regularly. Consider whether you can undertake Monday-to-Friday shifts and complete any required training before commencement. Your preparation should cover both the eligibility details and examples that show how you care for participants.
View the official job ad for Activities Instructor -Casual.
In this guide
- Role snapshot
- Application requirements
- Candidate evidence
- Example application structure
- Before you submit
Activities Instructor -Casual role snapshot
| Role detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Role title | Activities Instructor -Casual |
| Organisation | Office of Sport |
| Location | Penrith Whitewater Stadium |
| Job reference | 553445 |
| Work type | Casual; weekday shift availability required |
| Pay | $42.71 an hour plus all casual loadings |
| Closing date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official vacancy | View official job ad |
Application requirements for Activities Instructor -Casual
Prepare a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability, with a maximum of two pages, and an up-to-date CV with a maximum of five pages. Use the letter to explain a small number of relevant instruction or customer-service examples. Make qualification names, current certificates and relevant activity experience easy to locate in the CV, and keep all claims consistent with your actual training.
- Cover letter, maximum 2 pages
- Up-to-date CV, maximum 5 pages
Essential role requirements
You need a current qualification in at least one of the listed kayaking or whitewater rafting pathways. Accepted options include Paddle Australia flatwater or whitewater kayak instructor, SISOKYK005, SISOKYK008, the paired rafting and rescue units SISORAF002 and SISORSC005, or International Rafting Federation raft guide. A valid Working with Children Check is required, along with First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain it. You must have completed, or be willing to complete before commencement, at least one specified kayak or raft-guide course. Check the full list in the official vacancy. Weekday availability, appropriate Australian work rights, a satisfactory police check and a pre-employment health assessment also apply.
Candidate evidence for Activities Instructor -Casual
The application should explain how you turn technical activity knowledge into a positive participant experience. These evidence areas are practical guidance for selecting examples.
| Requirement or capability from role | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Clear activity instruction | Describe a session where you explained a technique or safety requirement to a group. Show how you checked understanding, adjusted your explanation and monitored participants during the activity. Include what helped the group take part safely and confidently. |
| Customer service for varied participants | Choose an example involving different ages, abilities or confidence levels. Explain the individual needs you noticed and the practical changes you made to support participation. Keep the account respectful and protect identifying details about participants. |
| Communication and interpersonal skills | Show how you handled a question, concern or uncertain participant. Explain the language you used, how you listened and when you involved a colleague. A calm, specific account helps the reader understand your approach under pressure. |
| Teamwork during activity delivery | Explain your contribution to a session delivered with other staff. Cover the briefing, division of responsibilities, handover of information and any adjustment during delivery. Make it clear how your actions supported the team and the customer experience. |
| Willingness to learn | Use a recent example of developing an activity skill, taking feedback or improving your instruction. Describe the practice you undertook and how you applied it. Link the learning to a change in the way you supported participants. |
Example application structure for Activities Instructor -Casual
The cover letter should connect your instruction experience and customer service to the Penrith Whitewater Stadium setting. Keep it within the maximum of two pages. The outline below helps you use that space for clear, relevant evidence.
| Cover letter section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | State your interest in the casual role and briefly identify your relevant paddlesports background and weekday availability. |
| Instruction and participant support | Develop an example of explaining an activity and adapting it for the needs of the group, with a clear outcome. |
| Communication and teamwork | Describe a session, customer concern or operational change where you worked effectively with colleagues. |
| Learning and improvement | Add a concise example of responding to feedback or building a skill that improved your delivery. |
| Conditions and close | Summarise your qualification and certificate position accurately. Confirm willingness to complete any permitted training and finish with your interest in the venue. |
What the panel will want to see in your examples
- How you made an activity clear and manageable for participants.
- The safety considerations and checks behind your decisions.
- Your contribution to a coordinated session with other instructors.
- How feedback or learning improved your instruction.
Before you submit
Check that your qualifications match one of the accepted pathways and that the distinction between current qualifications and training to be completed is clear. Review the two-page letter and five-page CV limits, confirm weekday availability and check certificate expiry dates. Applications close on 1 November 2026, with regular review and shortlisting before that date.
Read the full Activities Instructor -Casual vacancy and application instructions.
Help with your Activities Instructor -Casual application
Team 3Thirty can help you explain instruction, safety and customer-service experience in a concise application. The NSW cover letter template is a useful starting point; application support can help you choose and develop the examples that best match this venue role.