Employment Opportunities
We employ about 250 staff
including casual, part time and full time. We look for people who are
comfortable with our mission and virtually all positions require staff
who enjoy working with people. We expect our key values of caring,
respect, honesty and responsibility to be lived. We set high standards
requiring good skills matched with high motivation and initiative. In
return we try and be an excellent employer providing interesting and
frequently challenging work with opportunities for development and
responsibility. Every employee is important to us.
Employment vacancies....
Education Vacancies
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Childcare Staff
YMCA Bishopdale Childcare Centre
A Permanent full time (40 hours) teaching position has become available in our community based childcare centre. All applicants must hold a minimum of Dip Tch (in ECE) and be provisionally or fully registered. We offer low staff to child ratios, regular one on one teacher registration support, PMP gymnastics programme for the children, regular excursions into the community, generous non-contact times and a fantastic team environment and support. The position is in the Pre-school part of the Centre which consists of 30 two - five year olds.
For further information or to apply contact Dianna on (03) 3598320, Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 5.30 pm or 021 666445 a/h. Email dianna@ymcachch.org.nz or forward a copy of your CV with a cover letter in person to the Bishopdale YMCA Childcare Centre, 13a Bishopdale Court,
Applications close Friday 9th May 2008 at 5.30 pm, with interviews being held the following week. The position to commence Monday 9th June 2008.
Wainui Park
Wainui Park has opportunities for volunteer staff to work as
instructors at Wainui Park. This involves several months, commencing
with intensive training and then working with mainly school groups in
outdoor instruction. If you have the skills, motivation and values,
contact Josie Ogden our Wainui Manager.
Phone 64 3 3048460 or email at wainui@ymcachch.org.nz.
Holiday Programme Volunteers
Our Youth & Outdoors staff is looking for volunteers
to help with school holiday programmes. We provide the training,
excitement and fun. You need to be reponsible, reliable and caring.
It's a great chance to gain work experience working with kids and also to meet other volunteers. Phone Rebecca Low on 9632822.
Housekeepers
We require part time housekeepers for our busy inner city hostel. Must be available for an 8am start. Hours vary dependent on level of business. Experience preferred but not essential. Please telephone Jude or Kath on 3650502.
Friday Club Volunteers
Friday Club is a Social group for adults with an intellectual disability, run on a Friday night from 4 - 6pm. We often go out to play mini golf, movies, play sport etc. and always need extra staff to volunteer to help out. It's a great way to get work experience working with people with disabilities and also a chance to do some valuable community service.
You can come along for one week or all 8 in the term. Call Ginny Bowden if you are interested on 9632825
Casual Outdoor Instructors
The Youth and Outdoors Department run a variety of outdoor activities from kayaking, rockclimbing and team building games to name but a few. We are always looking for casual instructing staff to work. Some experience in the Outdoor industry is required. We often have work for SPA or NZIOA award holders, especially Outdoor Rock Climbing work. If your interested please call Ginny Bowden on 9632825.