child care coordinator

Description

Child care coordinators organise child care services, activities and events after the school hours and during school hoildays. They assist in the development of children by implementing care programmes. Child care coordinators also entertain children and maintain a safe environment for the children.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

child protection

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

recreation activities primary school procedures teamwork principles sporting events counselling methods outdoor activities kindergarten school procedures first aid

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform playground surveillance apply person-centred care promote the safeguarding of young people provide after school care monitor event activities promote inclusion implement care programmes for children handle children's problems contribute to the safeguarding of children assist children in developing personal skills coordinate events support children's wellbeing entertain people coordinate educational programmes supervise children apply organisational techniques monitor children's physical development determine child welfare

OPTIONALOptional competences

animate in the outdoors assist in the organisation of school events promote health and safety play with children maintain relations with children's parents instruct in outdoor activities