Coordinator | Outside School Hours Care | Arundel

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services care for children before school, after school and during holidays across 50+ school sites throughout South East Queensland. We are the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East, which in turn provides our staff with the ability to grow and move through the company as their careers head to the next level.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Coordinator on a full-time basis, 38 hours per week to join our team at YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service and the management of a team of Educators. You will receive support from a dedicated management team, consisting of your fellow Coordinators, Senior Coordinator, Area Coordinator, Regional Manager and the OSHC Manager.

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YMCA Arundel OSHC offers a wide range of fun and stimulating programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment.

Programs and activities are aligned with The YMCA Mission – to provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit - underpinned by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We blend this philosophy with the National Quality Framework ‘My Time Our Place’ and Arundel State School’s educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.
 

As an OSHC Coordinator you will assist with: 

• The development of quality programs
• Manage the day-to-day running of the programs
• Coordinate staffing and rostering
• Ensure compliance with policy
• Undertake administrative requirements
• Work collaboratively with families and the school community

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Completed (or close to completing) a relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching (minimum - Diploma of Children’s Services)
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with programming and a passion for providing quality childcare
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining effective administration and correct documentation in an OSHC service
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or the willingness to obtain them
• A current Blue Card, or the willingness to obtain one
• National Quality Framework knowledge would be advantageous

BENEFITS AND REWARDS    

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including: 

• Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
• Split-shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
• Support from a committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic management team
• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
• Discounted rates on health care through Medibank Private

Interested? APPLY TODAY 

Simply submit a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above by using the 'Apply Now' button.

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit The YMCA website: http://www.ymcabrisbane.org/


Our Commitment

At The Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at The Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

The YMCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

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