Coordinator - Springfield Lakes

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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 Springfield Lakes 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 Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located on the school grounds of Springfield State School. The service has been actively running for the past 10 years with many more to come. We have our own building but are also licensed to use the hall and many other spaces within the school grounds.

We are currently licensed for 150 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between the hours of 6:15am and 6pm. We provide a healthy and delicious menu that reflects our families and makes our children feel at home.

We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children, allowing growth not only for the children but the educators as well. We pride ourselves on team work and in time the service becomes a second family.

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
• 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.

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: