Outside School Hours Care 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 Norris Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) located in Bracken Ridge. **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 Norris Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** is located in Bracken Ridge and is the homeland of the Turrbal and Jagera people. The service is licensed for 135 children and offers before school care, after school care and vacation care from 630am and 6pm.

Our building is situated on the senior oval offering an extensive variety of indoor and outdoor experiences, such as outdoor play equipment, oval, undercover area, and multi-courts. Additionally, we have use of the school hall for a range of rainy day and indoor activities. We provide a healthy, delicious and inclusive menu offering vegetarian and dietary requirement alternatives.

Our service philosophy captures our passion to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and families and that all children have a right to engage in play, recreational opportunities, and cultural and artistically diverse lifestyles. We insist in creating a child interest-based program to ensure children and families are heard and have a sense of belonging, we welcome educators with individual skills and experiences that complement our values.

**Interested? - APPLY NOW**

**Our Commitment**

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

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

Pay: $28.99 - $32.97 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- This role will require you to be qualified or studying in the field relevant to the children's services. What are you studying? Please state.
- This is a permanent role, minimum of 34.5 hours per week. What is your work right in Australia? Please state.

Licence/Certification:

- blue card (paid) (preferred)

Work Location: In person