Coordinator - Outside School Hours Care

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

About the role

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.

As the OSHC Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• 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

As the OSHC Coordinator:

• You have Completed (or close to completing) a relevant qualification in Childcare or Teaching (minimum - Diploma of Children’s Services)
• You have sound experience in assisting with programming and a passion for providing quality childcare
• You thrive in delivering Excellent customer service
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have a valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or the willingness to obtain them
• You have a current Blue Card, or the willingness to obtain one

About the team

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.

About your workplace at the Y

YMCA Shailer Park Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is located at the Shailer Park State School.  The service is licensed for 70 children per day and operates from 6:30 am to 8:30 am in the morning and 3pm to 6pm in the afternoon during school terms.  We also operation during school holidays for Vacation Care (6:30am to 6pm).

Our service offers a wide range of fun, stimulating and diverse programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst our children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows children 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 Wooloowin State School’s educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.

Our Educators escort Prep children to and from their classrooms, as well as all children to and from extra-curricular activities. We provide nutritious breakfasts and afternoon teas (morning tea also included during Vacation Care) that align with the Nutrition Australia guidelines.

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do.  You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day.  We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, it is not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

Here’s what on offer

• Competitive pay rate + 17.5% leave loading + Sign up and Performance bonus
• Career Coaching and Career pathway programs
• Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates with CommBank
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

What are you waiting for? 

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 To You And The Community 

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

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