Assistant Coordinator - Springfield Lakes

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We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join our team YMCA Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care (OSHC). 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 Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located on the school grounds of Springfield State School.  The service has been actively running for the past 10 years with many more to come. We have our own building but are also licensed to use the hall and many other spaces within the school grounds.

 

We are currently licensed for 150 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between the hours of 6:15am and 6pm.  We provide a healthy and delicious menu that reflects our families and makes our children feel at home.

 

We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children, allowing growth not only for the children but the educators as well.  We pride ourselves on team work and in time the service becomes a second family.

 

 

Interested? – APPLY NOW!

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