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The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join ourYMCA Merrimac Outside School Hours Care team on a permanent, part-time basis.You will work 34.5 hours per week 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 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 Merrimac Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is situated within the vibrant surroundings of Merrimac State School. The School has a wonderful history, dating well over 100 years, and together with the Centre creates a natural, country-based atmosphere. We offer Before & After School Care, as well as Vacation Care for Families of Merrimac State School and the wider Gold Coast Community.
Our program offers our children the opportunity for both indoor and outdoor activities, which we incorporate into our numerous play spaces, including playgrounds, sandpits, tennis court, indoor and shaded multipurpose spaces, our Rec Room and uniquely…the original "Old School Building".
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.
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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