Join Our Team
Take your first step in making a lasting impact in the lives of children with additional needs, by joining the supportive team at Abilities Unlimited Australia.
We offer a vast variety of training, professional development opportunities, career growth and competitive pay rates. We make sure that our team is always there to support you, locally, on-site and off-site, whenever needed, helping us create our renowned big, family atmosphere.
Our roles perfectly suited for undergraduate students, high school students, those on a career break, or just anyone who would like to do something fulfilling and worthwhile on the weekend!
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Positions On Offer
AUA Sports Instructor
Waterabilities Swim Instructor
Who We Are – Abilities Unlimited Australia (AUA)
AUA is a not-for-profit organisation delivering inclusive, evidence-based sport and recreation programs for children with diverse needs. Our programs are transforming how inclusive sports education is delivered—through therapeutic, adaptive, and strength-based teaching that makes sports and active recreation fun and accessible for everyone.Our mission is to empower children to unlock their full potential—and that starts with you
Our programs include:
Waterabilities – Adaptive swim instruction and water safety training.
Cyclabilities – Teaching kids with disabilities how to ride a bike safely.
Defendabilities – Confidence and self-defence training for personal safety.
Shredabilities – Inclusive skateboarding for motor skills, balance & fun!
Danceabilities – Adaptive dance for expression and movement.
Teamabilities & Athletics – Modified team sports and track & field.
Why Would You Want to Work With AUA?
Working with AUA means more than teaching kids, it’s about building their physical, emotional, and social skills to succeed within their community.
As a Sports Instructor for AUA, you’ll be helping children with additional or non-traditional/mainstream needs gain confidence, emotional resilience, safety skills, and social skills that will support them for life.
This role offers:
A chance to make real impact—building independence, strength, and joy in every session.
Exposure to therapeutic and inclusive program delivery and exercise programming frameworks.
The opportunity to grow professionally in allied health-aligned, community-based work.
A place in a values-driven team committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.
What’s the Role?
Position: Casual AUA Sports Instructor or Waterabilities Swim Instructor
Hours: Between 4-15 hours over weekends with continuous growth opportunities
Locations: Multiple locations across Canberra
Expected Start Date: Term 3 (26th July)
Benefits of Working with AUA
Above Award Rate Pay
Supportive and inclusive management team
Work across multiple venues to suit your schedule
Access to free AUA Disability & Inclusion Training
Qualifications Required
You don’t need these to apply, but you’ll need them before beginning work:
Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card
Current CPR Certification
Australian Recognised Swim Teacher Qualifications (only required for Waterabilities Swim Instructor Positions)
What is the Application Process
It’s easy, you can apply by emailing us at info@abilitiesunlimited.com.au or visiting our website https://www.abilitiesunlimited.com.au/current-positions. Applications Close 29th of May.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will reach out to you before the 3rd of June with further information. To be offered a position, applicants must pass all training requirements before being eligible to commence work with AUA.
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Step 1: An online Information night:
The online Information night will cover details about AUA as an organisation, about the role and what the entire application and training process will cover.
When: TBA
Time: 5:30-6:15pm
Step 2: Online Child Safeguarding and Community Coaching Training
These two self-paced online courses provide essential knowledge in child safety and coaching.
Safeguarding in Sport Course (via Sport Integrity Australia).
Community Coaching Essentials (via Australian Sports Commission).
Commencement of these trainings will be after attending Step 1, and the completion certificates must be provided before commencing Step 3.
Step 3:Practical Face-to-Face Training
Learn inclusive instruction, adaptive coaching techniques, and communication, and program delivery strategies. This session focuses on:
Understanding inclusive teaching methods and how to adapt instruction for different needs.
Communication strategies for working with children who are neurodiverse, non-verbal, or have mobility challenges.
Waterabilties Training Dates
Date: TBA
Time: 10am-12pm, may be subject to change.
Where: Cranleigh School 20 Starke Street Holt.
AUA Sports Instructor Training Dates
Date: TBA
Time: 10am-12pm, may be subject to change.
Where: Evatt Primary School Heydon Drive Evatt