Assistant Coordinator - Outside School Hours Care

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis to join our team at our newest service at YMCA Wavell Heights Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service which is opening in January 2025.

Your working hours per week will be 34.5 hours during school term and up to 38 hours during vacation care time.

About the role

In this position, you will assist the Service Coordinator with the day-to-day running of the service and management of a team of Educators. You will receive support from a dedicated management team, consisting of the Coordinator, Senior Coordinator Area Coordinator, Regional Manager and the OSHC Manager.

As the Assistant Coordinator you will assist with

• The development of quality programs
• Manage the day to day running of the programs
• Support the Coordinator with staff management
• Ensure compliance with policy
• Undertake administrative requirements
• Work collaboratively with families and the school community

As the Assistant Coordinator you will have

• Completed (or actively studying) of relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching (Minimum of Diploma in Children 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
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Certificate of Suitability to work with Children and Young People (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain
• NQF knowledge would be advantageous

Benefits and rewards 
 

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

• Competitive pay rate as well as 17.5% leave loading
• 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

Your workspace at the Y

YMCA Wavell Heights Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located in the Wavell Height State School, surrounded by beautiful greenery and parks.

The service has exclusive areas for indoor and outdoor activities for the students as well as easy access to the oval for expansive physical programs.

In conjunction with the school’s values and vision, we will be delivering a wholistic education that is engaging, stimulating and encouraging, reflective of our service philosophy focusing on the community and belonging.

We believe in the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.

Interested? – APPLY NOW!

To apply, please submit your covering letter and resume, detailing your experience against the selection criteria by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' 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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