Career Opportunities

2 x SUPERSTAR OSHC ASSISTANT COORDINATOR’S
NOW REQUIRED!

Are you looking for a challenge? Here is a great opportunity to showcase your experience and skills – whether you are looking for the next step in your career or bringing a wealth of experience to the role, the YMCA offers excellent career progression, professional development and a supportive, friendly team environment – where else would you want to work?!

The YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services offer Before School, After School and Vacation Care for children attending primary school, including the Preparatory year. In order to continue providing such excellent services, we are now seeking two responsible, enthusiastic, reliable and friendly Part Time Assistant Coordinators for our amazing OSHC services in Upper Mount Gravatt and Aspley East.  Both of these part time positions will be employed for 34.5 hours per week during term periods and 38 hours per week during vacation care periods.

As a YMCA OSHC Assistant Coordinator you will:
• Assist the Coordinator in:
o    Ensuring compliance with child care legislation and  YMCA policies;
o    Planning, preparing, implementing and evaluation of programming;
o    Marketing, staff training, staff management and administrative requirements;
o    Liaising and communicating effectively with parents and school representatives;
• In the absence of the Coordinator, assume responsibility for all Coordinator duties;
·    Be challenged, have the opportunity to make a real difference to your service and be provided with the opportunity to develop in your career!

To be successful in this exciting opportunity you will need to have or be willing to obtain:
• Minimum qualifications of Certificate III in Children’s Services (or similar) or willingness to complete same within 12 months of appointment;
• At least two years’ experience in the care and education of children – experience working in an OSHC environment will be highly regarded;
• Excellent customer service;
• Sound computer skills;
• First Aid and CPR certification;
• Certificate of Suitability to work with Children and Young People (Blue Card).

Download a position description - OSHC Assistant Coordinator (PDF)

Apply today by submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications close Friday 2 September 2011.

YMCA OSHC is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.