Assistant Centre Leader - Darfield

About the role

sKids, part of Junior Adventures Group, offers a fun, active programme for children with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and cooking classes. As an Assistant Centre Leader in Darfield you will be the friendly face of the centre, working a minimum of 6 contracted hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday. Morning shifts run 7am to 8.30am and afternoon shifts 2.30pm to 6.00pm; availability from 2.30pm is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in the day-to-day running of the sKids programme
• Act as second-in-command and lead sessions when the Programme Manager is away
• Supervise and engage large groups of children in a safe, inclusive environment
• Help plan and deliver activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and offsite trips
• Support managing challenging behaviour with positive guidance and consistency across the team
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff
• Help with set-up, pack-down and preparation of resources

Required profile

• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Located locally in Darfield or close to it
• Prior experience working with groups of children (e.g. out-of-school care, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps)
• Confidence in a leadership role, with initiative and decision-making
• Experience managing behaviour in groups, staying calm, firm and supportive
• Team player who can support and lead others
• Good communication with children and adults, including parents and school staff
• Above 20 years old, as required by the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004

What we offer

• Staff fitness discounts of up to 50% via Wherefit
• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes for your own children
• Referral bonus of up to $250 per referral
• No weekend work and the middle of the day free
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

All successful applicants must pass a satisfactory Police Record Check. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly after applying.