At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, create engaging programs, and ensure a safe environment for children.
- Company: Join the YMCA, a community-focused not-for-profit organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, career coaching, and discounted health insurance.
- Other info: Empower children and families while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and build vibrant communities.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services or related field, strong leadership skills.
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About the role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a passionate, purpose-driven Coordinator to join our YMCA Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care service on a full time basis. As the Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team of educators, create engaging programs for children, and play a key role in building inclusive, vibrant communities.
Why work with us?
- We're a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Flexible Working Hours Between 6.00am – 6.00pm
- Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities
What you'll do
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service
- Develop fun, child-led programs
- Lead and support a team of passionate educators
- Ensure high standards in compliance, administration, and safety
- Build strong connections with families, schools and the local community
- Create a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow
What you'll bring
- A Diploma in Children's Services or related ECEC or Teaching qualification (or studying towards)
- Demonstrated experience in children's programming and service operations
- Strong communication, leadership and time-management skills
- A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children
- Familiarity with the National Quality Framework
About YMCA OSHC
The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!
Help us shape a brighter future — one child, one community at a time. At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.
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