Junior Adventures Group
Education
Programme&AssistantProgrammeManagers
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“Programme & Assistant Programme Managers at Junior Adventures Group. Skills: Programme management, Child behaviour management. Take ownership of day-to-day running. Ensure smooth operations”
Industry & Context.
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Legal right to work in New Zealand, Reliable transport, Proven leadership experience with children, Experience managing challenging behaviour, Experience taking ownership of programmes/teams/operations, Over 20 years old
Nice to Have
Experience with OSCAR programmes, Experience with teaching, Experience with coaching, Experience with childcare, Experience with camps
What You'll Do.
Take ownership of day-to-day running
Ensure smooth operations
Lead and manage children
Create safe environment
Create inclusive environment
Create engaging environment
Plan structured activities
Deliver structured activities
Manage challenging behaviour
Support tamariki with needs
Build professional relationships with parents
Build professional relationships with caregivers
Build professional relationships with school staff
Lead Programme Assistants
Coach Programme Assistants
Delegate to Programme Assistants
Ensure high standards
Ensure accountability
Ensure well-run programme
Set clear expectations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Parents; Caregivers; School staff; Programme Assistants
Communication Scope
Engage with parents; Engage with schools; Engage with team members
Full Job 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 tamariki 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! We are recruiting for a few Programme & Assistant Programme Managers around our North Shore sites. Site location will be discussed within the interview process. As a Programme/ Assistant Manager , you’ll be the friendly face that makes the mornings & afternoons unforgettable for children. You’ll be working a minimum of 10-15 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 * Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of our sKids programme – ensuring smooth, structured operations from set-up through to pack-down * Lead and manage a large group of children, confidently handling a range of behaviours and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment * Plan and deliver structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, offsite trips (e.g. swimming, walks, picnics), baking, drama, and music * Proactively manage challenging behaviour and support tamariki with varying needs using positive guidance strategies * Build strong, professional relationships with parents, caregivers, and school staff as the key point of contact onsite * Lead, coach, and delegate to Programme Assistants to ensure high standards, accountability, and a well-run programme * Prepare in advance – organisi
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