Out of School Care Supervisor

August 2, 2024

YMCA

New Plymouth

PART TIME

YMCA Taranaki currently provides before and after school care services in New Plymouth, based at local primary schools and at YMCA Taranaki's venue. These services provide safe and enjoyable care for children before and after school.
We currently have two permanent positions for an Out of School Care Supervisor for 12.5-15 hours per week Monday to Friday, during term time and during holiday programmes.
The rostered hours will vary between 7.30 am to 8.30 am for before school care services, 2.30 pm to 5:30 pm for after school care services and 7.30 am to 5.30 pm (school holidays) for holiday programme services.
Out of School Care Supervisor - the successful applicants will have the following attributes:

Experience working with children.
Ability to cope with pressure and think on your feet.
Is positive and has the ability to work constructively as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to use initiative and build relationships with families.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to actively engage children in activities and play.
Has a genuine passion, commitment and energy for a child centred role.
Ability to work flexibly in accordance to the needs of the role.
A commitment to the welfare of the child as a priority in the work and decision making.
Good personal presentation and reliable transport.
Strict adherence to health and safety standards and procedures.
A current full driver’s license is essential
Current first aid certificate or the ability to obtain one.

If you wish to apply please email your covering letter and CV.
These vacancies will close once suitable candidates have been appointed.
YMCA Taranaki is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. As such we adhere to the requirements under the Children’s Act, i.e. police check and references.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Job Type: Part-time
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