Title: After School (SAC) Supervisor School Age Childcare (SAC) Coordinator
Reporting To: School Age Childcare (SAC) Coordinator
Direct Reports: After School Playworkers & volunteers
Place of Work: De Verdon Place, Malahide Road, Dublin 17 and/or Parkside, Belmayne, Dublin 13
Working Hours: 25 hours per week (afternoons) during term-time and up to 40 hours per week during school holidays
Nature of Post: Permanent
Rate of Pay: €17.05 per hour
Apply with CV and Cover letter to stuart.buchanan@ymca-ireland.net
Closing Deadline: 27th June

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Recognised qualification in a relevant field, such as childcare, youth work or education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with school-aged children in paid or voluntary capacity

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent organisational & administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Knowledge of play / youth work approaches
• Knowledge of relevant regulations & legislation
• Proficient in the use of ICT

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Childcare or equivalent
• Relevant first aid / food safety qualifications
• Experience in compliance inspections, e.g. Tusla
• Previous supervisory experience in a SAC work setting

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of National Quality Guidelines for SAC Services
• Knowledge of relevant funding mechanisms, e.g. NCS
• Demonstrable ability to implement policies & procedures

ROLE OF SUPERVISOR

Under the supervision of the School Age Childcare Coordinator:

• Delivery of after schools provision for primary school aged children on weekday afternoons during term time (up to 5 sessions per week)
• Delivery of all day provision for primary school aged children during school holiday periods
• Supervision of Playworkers and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) & Community Employment (CE) volunteers