AFTER SCHOOL
(SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE)
SUPERVISOR
Job Description &
Person Specification
Application deadline - 27th June
ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND
For over 175 years, YMCA Dublin has been building safer,
stronger, and more inclusive communities. Through
affordable childcare, youth and family programmes, and
community support services, we empower young people,
support individuals and families, and create safe spaces
where everyone can thrive.
OUR PURPOSE
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to
belong to healthy, confident, secure and connected
communities.
OUR VALUES
Welcoming, Inclusive, Empowering, Caring, Responsible
OUR PRINCIPLES
Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed, Play-Inspired
CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT
This is an exciting time to join YMCA Dublin as we deliver
on our ambitious strategic plan to expand our reach and
deepen our impact by opening new Community Hubs
across Dublin. These hubs will provide vital services,
including affordable childcare, youth and family
programmes, and community support initiatives.
The first of these new Community Hubs will launch in North
Dublin in Spring/Summer 2025, spanning two locations: De
Verdon Place (Malahide Road, Dublin 17) and Parkside
(Belmayne, Dublin 13). Both facilities will offer School Age
Childcare (after school services) as well as youth work,
family support and community programmes.
To support this expansion, we are recruiting two After
School Supervisors to oversee the School Age Childcare
(SAC) services in these locations. These are key roles in
ensuring a safe, inclusive and play-inspired environment
where children can thrive. The roles are ideally suited to
enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who will be
excited by the challenge of establishing new services in a
new community.
CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT
Title After School (SAC) Supervisor
Reporting To School Age Childcare (SAC) Coordinator
Direct Reports Playworkers & volunteers
Place of Work De Verdon Place, Malahide Road, Dublin 17
and/or Parkside, Belmayne, Dublin 13
Working Hours 25 hours per week (afternoons) during term-time
and up to 40 hours per week during school holidays
Nature of Post Permanent
Rate of Pay 17.05 per hour
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the School Age Childcare Coordinator...
Delivery of after schools provision for primary school aged children on
weekday afternoons during term time (up to 5 sessions per week)
Delivery of all day provision for primary school aged children during
school holiday periods
Supervision of Playworkers and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) &
Community Employment (CE) volunteers
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Delivery Quality Assurance
Engaging with Children & Young People & Planning & Development: Coordinate the planning
Facilitating Activities: Maintain a hands-on and development of play-inspired, needs-led
approach by building positive, supportive programmes and activities for children, ensuring
relationships with children during After School and their full participation.
Holiday Camp sessions. Take the lead in facilitating Respond to new practices and policy changes,
age-appropriate, play-inspired activities, such as effectively communicating and aligning staff with
arts and crafts, music, and sports, to encourage updates.
active participation, stimulate creativity, and support Training and Development: Undertake relevant
personal development. practical training, e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food
Role Model Behaviour: Serve as a positive role model safety.
to staff & volunteers, children and parents/carers by Compliance: Ensure local implementation of YMCA
demonstrating respectful behaviour, leading with policies and procedures at all times, and adherence
kindness & compassion, and inspired by play. to Tusla’s National Quality Guidelines for SAC
Set-Up and Preparation: Coordinate the preparation Services during after school sessions.
of spaces, materials and resources for activities, the
provision of basic meals & snacks, and the provision
a safe, clean & inclusive environment for children.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
People Management Support & Engagement
Supervision: Provide individual supervision of local Parental Engagement: Act as the main local point of
practitioners & volunteers, and carry out inductions contact with parents/carers, including providing
and appraisals. updates and addressing concerns and complaints.
Teamwork: Facilitate regular local team meetings and Integrated Working: Work closely with Family Support
actively work towards building the team. and other in-house services to ensure appropriate
Performance management: In consultation with line supports are in place for children, young people and
manager, deal with work-related performance issues, their families.
or conflict within the local team. Partnership Working: Represent YMCA Dublin
Leadership: Promote a culture of continuous effectively to local partners, schools and community
improvement and reflective practice. organisations.
Administration Miscellaneous
Administration: Ensure the completion of daily Any Other Duties: Be flexible and willing to take on
checklists, attendance and work records, and additional tasks related to the delivery of YMCA
observations of progress. services, as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Recognised qualification in a relevant field, such as Minimum Level 7 qualification in Childcare or equivalent
childcare, youth work or education Relevant first aid / food safety qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with school-aged Experience in compliance inspections, e.g. Tusla
children in paid or voluntary capacity Previous supervisory experience in a SAC work setting
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Excellent organisational & administrative skills Knowledge of National Quality Guidelines for SAC Services
Strong interpersonal & communication skills Knowledge of relevant funding mechanisms, e.g. NCS
Knowledge of play / youth work approaches Demonstrable ability to implement policies & procedures
Knowledge of relevant regulations & legislation
Proficient in the use of ICT QUALITIES & CIRCUMSTANCES
Ability to participate in activities with children
QUALITIES & CIRCUMSTANCES Current driving licence, and willingness to drive SAC
Fluent in written & spoken English vehicles for school collections.
Self-motivated & able to work on own initiative
Enthusiastic & compassionate
Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including
mornings during holiday periods.
Willingness to undertake further training
