Multisite After-School Programs Lead

sKids; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on selected programmes

Referral bonus up to $250 per referral

Work-life balance – no weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive crew

Job summary

sKids in New Zealand is seeking a Multisite Assistant Programme Manager to help run our after‑school programmes across Remarkables, Shotover and Queenstown sites. You’ll be the friendly face in the mornings and afternoons, with a minimum of 10 hours per week across Monday to Friday.

You’ll step up as 2IC, supervise large groups of tamariki, plan activities, guide staff, and build positive relationships with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Reliable transport to Remarkables, Shotover & Queenstown Primary sites.
• Experience working with groups of children (OSCAr, childcare, coaching, teaching, camps, or similar).
• Willingness to lead or assist as required and make decisions.
• Experience with managing behaviour in group settings and staying calm and supportive.
• Team player who can both support and lead others.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and school staff.
• Over 20 years old (per regulations).

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in day-to-day running of the sKids programme.
• Step up as 2IC - lead sessions when the Programme Manager is away.
• Supervise large groups of tamariki in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Assist in planning and delivering arts, sports, games and offsite trips.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive guidance strategies.
• Guide and support Programme Assistants on shift.
• Build relationships with parents, caregivers and school staff.
• Assist with setup, pack-down and preparation of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Child supervision

Behaviour management

Communication

Team player

Initiative

Job description

sKids in New Zealand is seeking a Multisite Assistant Programme Manager to help run our after‑school programmes across Remarkables, Shotover and Queenstown sites. You’ll be the friendly face in the mornings and afternoons, with a minimum of 10 hours per week across Monday to Friday.

You’ll step up as 2IC, supervise large groups of tamariki, plan activities, guide staff, and build positive relationships with parents and school staff.