Assistant Coordinator

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We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join our team at YMCA Seven Outside School Hours Care on a permanent, part-time basis.

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

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive rate + 17.5% leave loading
• 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
• Staff Discounts for leisure and lifestyle products and services

Your workspace at the Y

YMCA Seven Hills Outsider School Hours Care is located inside of Seven Hills State School, licensed for up to 180 children and we offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between 6.30am- 6:00pm.

Our service has a brilliant relationship with the school and for this reason, we have access to majority of the school for our licensed areas. Our Educational Leader takes pride in developing programs aimed specifically towards our children's interests which makes the them want to come back for more. Staff take pride in building strong relationships with the children, their families and other staff.

Our children and Educators enjoy working together to bring our inclusive space to life and ensuring our program is engaging with a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences.

Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood.

Interested? - APPLY NOW

To apply, please submit your covering letter and resume, detailing your experience against the selection criteria by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' 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:

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