Coordinator - Burleigh Heads

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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 Burleigh Heads 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 Burleigh Heads Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located in the School Hall at Burleigh Heads State School. We are licensed for 75 children and we offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between 6.30am- 6pm.

At YMCA Burleigh we play, connect and learn on Yugambeh land and we support our families to connect with us, and be a part of this community through communication and input. We aspire to create a place where the children belong, a space that they have a level of ownership over. We are passionate about child's choice activities and listening to their needs when creating a program and our menu. Our team of educators bring education to life through fun and engaging activities for children of varying ages; where they can explore, create, grow and learn. Children connect to this community and collaborate with educators and each other to create a routine that they love.

Children enjoy outdoor play with access to the oval, basketball courts and multiple adventure playgrounds. Afternoon tea is typically enjoyed through a picnic styled experience at the picnic tables or the picnic mats. Drawing and creating are readily available during all indoor and outdoor play opportunities.

Inside children explore through imaginative and creative play every BSC and ASC sessions. Children often utilise they hall for dancing, talent shows and creative movement. It is our hope that children feel safe, secure and supported during their time with us.

At YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC we teach the children our key values that 'we are caring, honest, respectful, make good choices and have fun' Children are taught 5 areas of respect: respect for educators, themselves, each other, the equipment and the environment. We instil these values in the children to foster an environment that is fun, welcoming and inclusive. Children are encouraged to reflect on how they are active contributors to this community and their involvement to ensure these values at YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC.

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.

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit The YMCA website: 

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:

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