Management Roles - Christchurch & Darfield at Junior Adventures Group UK Ltd

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Leadership, Supervisory Experience, Positive Behaviour Guidance, Activity Planning, Relationship Building, Child Safety, Team Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description Bring the fun. Lead the energy. Make a difference. At sKids, we believe childhood should be full of laughter, learning, and adventure. Since 1996, we’ve been delivering engaging out-of-school care programmes for tamariki across New Zealand! Job Description We’re recruiting for the roles below. Programme Manager (located in Selwyn House School, Merivale) – minimum 15 hours per week Assistant Programme Manager (located in Darfield) – minimum 10 hours per week Working Hours (Monday to Friday): Before School Care: 7:00am – 8:30am After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (availability from 2:30pm is essential) Additional hours may also be available during our Holiday Programmes (school holidays), for those looking for extra work. About the Role No two days are the same at sKids! You’ll be part of a team creating a safe, fun, and engaging space where children can thrive. Depending on your role, you will: Deliver and support a variety of activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, cooking, and creative play Supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment 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 (Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles), ensuring smooth operations from set-up through to pack-down (Leadership roles) Guide and support team members to deliver a high-quality programme Why Join sKids? 50% discount on selected sKids programmes Referral bonus – earn up to $250 No weekend work – enjoy work-life balance Free time in the middle of the day Opportunity to pick up extra hours during Holiday Programmes Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support A fun, supportive team where you can grow and develop Qualifications What We’re Looking For We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals who enjoy working with children. You’ll bring: The legal right to work in New Zealand Reliable transport to sites (either Selwyn house school or Darfield) Availability from 2:30pm on weekdays (essential) A positive, energetic, and can-do attitude Experience in childcare, education, coaching, camps, or similar Leadership or supervisory experience (for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager roles) Confidence working with groups of children Applicants applying for Programme Manager and Assistant Programme Manager positions must be 20 years or older, in accordance with the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004 Additional Information Be part of launching something special at sKids Lower Hutt and make a real impact in children’s lives. Apply today and let us know which role suits you best! 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the day-to-day operations of out-of-school care programmes, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include delivering activities, supervising children, and managing team members and relationships with parents and school staff.