Coordinator Outside School Hours Care Arundel

**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.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced **Coordinator** on a **full-time basis, 38 hours per week** to join our team at **YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** **Service.**

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.

**Your workspace at the Y**

YMCA Arundel OSHC is located at Arundel State School and it is licensed for 135 children per day.

We offer wide range of fun and stimulating programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment.

Programs and activities are aligned with The YMCA Mission - to provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit - underpinned by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We blend this philosophy with the National Quality Framework 'My Time Our Place' and Arundel State School's educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.

**YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program that includes**:

- Career Coaching and Career pathway programs
- Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments
- Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
- Split shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
- Free YMCA gym membership;
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities;
- Discounted rate on health care through Medibank Private;
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel;
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program.

**As an OSHC Coordinator you will assist with**:

- The development of quality programs;
- Manage the day to day running of the programs;
- Coordinate staffing and rostering of staff;
- Ensure compliance with policy;
- Undertake administrative requirements;
- Work collaboratively with families and the school community

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:

- Completed (or close to completion) 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.

**Our Commitment**

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

Pay: $39.00 - $40.00 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