Programme Manager / Centre Leader - sKids

About the role

sKids, part of Junior Adventures Group, delivers out-of-school care programmes for children across New Zealand. It is recruiting a Centre Leader and a few other leadership roles to lead and manage its sKids sites in Waimauku, Matua Ngaru, Taupaki and Riverhead. The position is part-time, with up to a minimum of 10-15 contracted hours per week, Monday to Friday only, with no weekend work required.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and support a range of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, cooking and creative play.
• Supervise and engage with children, keeping them safe, well and enjoying themselves.
• Use positive behaviour guidance to support children with different needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff.
• Support or lead the day-to-day running of the programme, from set-up through to pack-down.
• Guide and support team members in delivering a high-quality programme.

Required profile

• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Reliable transport to the sites around Kumeu; ideal candidates live nearby.
• A positive, energetic, can-do attitude and confidence working with groups of children.
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps or similar.
• For Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles: leadership or supervisory experience and age 20 or older, in line with the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004.
• All successful applicants must pass a satisfactory Police Record Check.

What we offer

• Up to 50% off fitness gear and gyms via Wherefit.
• 50% discount on selected sKids programmes.
• Referral bonus of up to $250.
• No weekend work and free time in the middle of the day.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• A fun, supportive team with opportunities to grow and develop.