Assistant Coordinator

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

We are currently recruiting for an **Assistant Coordinator** to join our team **YMCA Shailer Park 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:

- 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 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.

**Interested? - APPLY NOW**

**Our Commitment to you and the community**

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

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