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Part-time
50% Discount On Selected Skids Programmes, Referral Bonus Up To $250, Work-life Balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Supportive Work Environment
Posted 142d ago
~10 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of before and after school programmes, including activity set-up and team coordination. Lead engaging sessions for children while maintaining positive relationships with parents and school communities.
Requirements
Applicants must be over 20 years old with the right to work in New Zealand and reliable transportation to Glenfield. Proven experience in leading children's services or similar programmes is highly preferred.
Full job description
Company Description
At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure! Since 1996, we’ve been creating awesome out-of-school experiences for Ta-mariki across New Zealand. Today, we welcome more than 3,800 kids every day at over 170 school sites – and we’re still growing!
When you work with us, you get to unleash your inner child. Think: messy art, science experiments, sports showdowns, cooking classes, and plenty of silly games. No two days are the same – and that’s how we like it!
Job Description
As an Assistant Programme Manager, you’ll be the friendly face that makes the mornings & afternoons unforgettable for children. You’ll be working a minimum of 10 hours per week, rostered across Monday to Friday
Morning/ Before school shifts runs between 7am - 8.30am.
Afternoon/ After School shifts runs between 2.30pm–6.00pm. Availability from 2.30pm is essential, though finish times may vary.
Potential school holiday programmes hours available (between 7am - 6pm).
Here’s what you’ll be up to
Be the superstar running our sKids programmes day-to-day – from set-up to smooth operations – while building awesome relationships with our school communities
Supervise and join Tamariki in awesome activities like arts & crafts, sports, games, offsite adventures (swimming, walks, picnics, movies), baking, drama, and music
Lead safe, fun, and engaging sessions that keep kids buzzing while making sure everything runs smoothly
Be the friendly, go-to face for parents and schools, keeping communication warm and positive
Guide, support, and inspire your team to shine and bring their best every day
Arrive early to prep activities, co-ordinate Programme Assistants, and set up resources for a smooth start
Perks & Benefits
50% discount on selected sKids programmes – perfect for your own children!
Referral bonus – bring awesome people into our team and earn up to $250 per referral
Work-life balance – no weekend work and the middle of the day free for your own time
Employee Assistance Programme – access wellbeing support when you need it
A fun, supportive crew who love what they do and celebrate each other’s wins
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have the right to work in New Zealand (valid visa or citizenship)
Can get to our Glenfield site with reliable transportation and/or a vehicle
Bring your enthusiasm and leadership for working with kids – whether through coaching, teaching, mentoring, or running activities, you know how to inspire and guide Tamariki
Have proven experience leading or organising before & after school programmes (or similar children’s services) is a big plus – we’re looking for someone who can manage operations, people, and create awesome experiences for kids
Are over the age of 20 years old, in order to comply with Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004.
Additional Information
Hit Apply Now – one of our friendly team will be in touch if you’re shortlisted. Get ready to start an exciting journey where work feels more like play!
Safeguarding
sKids is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and we expect all staff to operate in a way that reflects this intent. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check. All applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand.
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JAG arrived in the UK from Australia in 2019, bringing with it its exceptional, globally-developed educational frameworks. JAG UK was created in February of that year and immediately built on these strong foundations by acquiring two of the UK’s leading out-of-school club providers – Fit For Sport and Energy Kidz – which in 2023 officially merged into JAG. The result is one purpose-driven, best-of-all-worlds organisation – Junior Adventures Group – that brings together the rich history, passion and expertise of three world-class childcare brands, delivering the same outstanding play and activity programmes in support of schools, leisure partners, parents and children – just under a new name.
We believe in playing our part in helping children become great, well-rounded people, and we’re committed to building brighter futures for each and every child. By shaping our experiences and programmes around them, we create fun, inclusive activities that develop their creativity, promote learning, facilitate diversity and enhance their wellbeing and happiness. By engaging every child through our programmes to realise their potential, we prepare them with the skills and knowledge they will need to navigate a world yet to be imagined.
Offices: 5a Millars Brook Business Park, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2AD, GB
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