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Assistant Centre Leader - Darfield

Christchurch, Canterbury Region, nzFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-11

Core

Support the Programme Manager in running the sKids out-of-school care programme, leading sessions and supervising large groups of children in a safe, inclusive environment.

Role type

Assistant Centre Leader (2IC) for out-of-school care

Builds

Structured activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and offsite trips for children

Domain

Education / Childcare

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Group supervision, behaviour management, activity planning, team leadership, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Prior experience in childcare or coaching, local availability in Darfield

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Lead sessions and take charge when the Programme Manager is away, supervise and engage large groups of children, assist in planning and delivering structured activities, support Programme Assistants on shift, manage challenging behaviour using positive guidance strategies, build relationships with parents and school staff

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC