Assistant Coordinator

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We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join our YMCA Kurwongbah Outside School Hours Care team on a permanent, part-time basis. You will work 34.5 hours per week during the 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:

• 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 Kurwongbah Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is located inside Kurwongbah State School.  We are licensed for 135 children offering Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care.

The YMCA Kurwongbah service offers rich, engaging environments for our children to explore, supported by a team that truly cares. This team is made up of committed professionals who put the needs of children first. We have a close partnership with Kurwongbah State School are lucky to work in an absolutely beautiful location.

YMCA Kurwongbah is a wonderful community for children and educators. We are a well-supported and well-resourced service that is expanding in a nature-play direction. Our amazing team is keen to grow to be the best that we can be, so we can help children become the best that they can.

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

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