Assistant Coordinator

The Young Men's Christian Association

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join our team YMCA Everleigh Outside School Hours Care (OSHC). This is a permanent, part-time position.

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 rate + 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
• Staff Discounts for leisure and lifestyle products and services

Your workspace at the Y

The YMCA Everleigh Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is licenced for 170 children and is situated next to the family's car park and drop and go at Everleigh State School. We are occupying some beautiful and fresh rooms within the Hall as well as numerous outdoor spaces.

The service we provide at YMCA Everleigh OSHC includes:

• Before School Care (with breakfast included)
• After School Care
• Vacation Care (with exciting incursions and excursions)

At The Y Everleigh we will be supporting our children with Homework Club offered on the day homework is given to children by their Teachers. This will help those busy families get a head start for the week. Please note this is an option and we will be providing a quiet space for them if they wish to complete homework under encouraging supervision.

Starting in July 2022 The Y Everleigh would like to introduce some working groups to encourage children to contribute to keeping our world beautiful and resourceful through sustainability and recycling. We would like our children to learn new skills such as musical and drama talents.

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 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

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

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