Coordinator Outside School Hours Care Wavell Heights

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

We are currently recruiting for a **Coordinator** on a **full-time basis, 38 hours per week** to lead our newest service at **YMCA Wavell Heights Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service **which is opening in January 2025.

**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 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.

**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**
- 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?**

**Our Commitment To You And The Community**
- To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- What level of qualification do you hold relevant to the Children's Services?

**Experience**:

- Coordinator or Centre Director in Children's Services: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person