Assistant Programme Manager - Titahi Bay

About the role

sKids, part of Junior Adventures Group, creates out-of-school experiences for tamariki across New Zealand. As an Assistant Programme Manager in Titahi Bay, you will be the friendly face of the afternoon and after-school programme, working a minimum of 10 hours per week on Monday to Friday shifts from 2.30pm to 6.00pm, with possible school holiday hours available. 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 management of challenging behaviour with positive guidance
• 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 (valid visa or citizenship)
• Reliable transport to the Titahi Bay site
• Experience working with groups of children (e.g. OSCAR, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps)
• Ability to step into a leadership role, manage behaviour in groups and communicate well with children and adults
• Over 20 years old, as required by the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004

What we offer

• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes
• Referral bonus of up to $250 per referral
• No weekend work and the middle of the day free
• Employee Assistance Programme