emotion21 is a program of Inclusion Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that provides innovative programs in dance and fitness for children and young adults with Down syndrome. emotion21, through dance, fitness, education and capacity building programs, enhances lives and changes perceptions of Down syndrome and intellectual disability within society. 

The Site Coordinator is the ‘face’ of emotion21 at the local site. The purpose of the Site Coordinator is to meet and greet families upon arrival, manage queries or issues, complete a weekly survey to communicate with head office and support teaching staff, dancers and families as required.

The role of the site coordinator includes:

Culture setter – leading by example by creating a welcoming space and interactions between movers, key support people, participants and teachers reflect the emotion21 values.

Communication specialist –Be “our ears” on site, regularly communicating key information to the emotion21 office on a timely basis to support our continuous improvement and ensuring compliance

Cooperation coach – encouraging full participation from the site for key events happening in the emotion21 calendar. 

Key tasks will include:

• Engage with teachers and movers each week at class. Make them feel valued and part of the community. • Work with the teacher to ensure the venue is ready, with all equipment/ property secured, ensure all venue guidelines are adhered to and coordinate return of lost property where possible • Engage with key support people in each class • Train movers to communicate any changes to their commitment to Program Manager • Maintain compliance and create awareness of e.motion21 policy and procedures, (e.g. code of conduct, confidentiality, incident reporting, emergency exit process and/or response, health and safety, etc.) with participants, key support people and movers. • Work with the teacher to ensure and promote all health and safety regulations are followed and safe-working practices are observed • Provide emergency management support to teachers where necessary. • Support teachers when requested and participate in the end of class debrief session. • Where possible, participate in site coordinator & teacher team meetings and training • In consultation, at the beginning of term 4, plan for your site’s end of year celebration.

This would be for Tuesday evenings each week during school terms.

There are no pre-requisite qualifications for this position, we are seeking a team player who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Down syndrome and their families.

All volunteers are required to have a current Volunteer NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.