Careers | YMCA of Singapore (2024)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (I) Service Delivery
  • Ensure smooth and effective delivery of services at the Centres.
  • Ensure safety of children in the Centres.
  • Ensure compliance with all legislative, contractual requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Drive development of programmes and activities for the Centres.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of all reporting requirements.

• (II) Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with Principals, school leaders and community partners.
  • Manage feedback and complaints, and plan and execute improvement actions.

• (III) Business Performance and Business Development
  • Set and drive enrolment and financial targets for the business.
  • Manage and monitor budget, manpower costs and expenses closely.
  • Strategise and grow the SCC/KCC business.
  • Develop a trusted and recognisable brand of YMCA’s SCC/KCC services.

• (IV) Staff Development
  • Create a positive work environment aligned with YMCA’s culture and values.
  • Work closely with HR to develop a strong and stable team at all levels.
  • Regularly identify present and future staff competency requirements, and develop and oversee the implementation of a relevant training roadmap.

• (V) Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Business Management or Education-related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, of which minimum 4 years in managerial capacity.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), interpersonal skills with flexibility to work with various age groups.
• Patient, and has a passion and love for teaching children.
• Friendly and cheerful disposition.
• An innovative team player that is dynamic, self-motivated, pro-active, mature and result oriented with the determination to succeed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement curriculum and programmes.
• Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Manage family and community programmes.
• Conduct routine caregiving to children between 18 months to 6 years old with supervision. Uplift professional practice by implementing appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance work performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• No relevant experience is required.
• Must possess local qualification: GCE “O” Levels (5 credits) or Diploma from local polytechnic (with credit in GCE “O” Levels English).
• Passion for working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Words, Excel and Powerpoint).
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation of the classroom environment, including pre-activity set up. To ensure the classroom materials are of superior quality and adequate in supply.
• To manage children between 18 months to 6 years old, and provide high levels of interaction to promote critical thinking and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate children’ interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Prepare lesson plans in line with the curriculum developed according to MOE Curriculum Framework for Kindergartens to provide a range of experiences and social interactions.
• Able to demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class when necessary.
• Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to create new learning opportunities for children.
• Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to develop children’s developmental profile.
• Evaluate lessons conducted to determine what children know and are able to do, which will help in planning appropriate lessons to enhance children’s development and learning.
• Provide for the children when needed.
• Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy towards the children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
• Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Teaching) – English Language or Chinese Language.
• At least 1 year of working experience in a related field is required for this position.

Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained – with a particular focus on the kitchen, kitchen equipment, dining room / area / food storage areas and toilets.
• Ensure that raw food is prepared hygienically for cooking.
• Protect food from contamination (e.g. cover and store food properly, use disposable gloves, tongs, etc.).
• Guard against cross contamination of food (e.g. do not use the same knife to cut raw and cooked food / fruits; do not use the same cutting board to prepare cooked and raw food / store raw and cooked food separately in the refrigerator), etc.
• Dishes and utensils should be thoroughly washed and sterilised after every use.
• Be aware of signs of food spoilage (spoilt raw food – odour / slime / discolouration).
• Ensure that appliances are well maintained and stored after use.
• Ensure that receptacles / cleaning materials are replaced when dirty and worn.
• Maintain personal hygiene at all times.
• Adhere to maintenance schedule, e.g. cleaning of refrigerator / windows, etc.
• Comply with ECDA Health Checklist.
• Daily cleaning of toilets/floors and ensuring the safety of children when cleaning is in progress.
• Assist children with routine care when required.
• Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in a related field.
• Preferably with Food Safety and Hygiene certificate.

Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Register guests by obtaining and/or confirming room requirements, verifying pre-registration and managing guest expectations and needs professionally.
• Respond to reservation enquiries promptly and deal with reservations accurately and efficiently.
• Responsible for providing prompt and exceptional service to guests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferably with ‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level or a Diploma qualification in any discipline.
• No related work experience is required as on-the-job training will be provided.
• Other general customer service-related experience will be advantageous.
• Customer service and people-oriented.
• Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative team player who is dynamic, self-motivated, proactive and mature.
• Willing to work on a rostered 5-day work week, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work flexible shifts required. Option for a 4-day work week (10.5 hours per day) available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dust furniture, vacuum carpets and area rugs, clean draperies and upholstered furniture.
• Make beds, change sheets, distribute/replenish clean towels and toiletries.
• Clean, disinfect and polish bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• Set up function rooms.
• Undertake any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum primary or secondary education, or its equivalent.
• Experience in housekeeping is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in housekeeping standards and trends.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• An innovative team player who is dynamic, self-motivated, proactive, mature and results-oriented with a determination to succeed.
• Maintain good personal grooming.
• Willingness to work in shifts.
• This position involves writing housekeeping reports and interacting with guests and colleagues; therefore, candidates should possess basic English speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts required. Option for a 4-day work week (10.5 hours per day) available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the planning, designing, coordination of activities / programmes that promote active participation, meaningful engagement and learning of the members in the club’s activities.
• Work in close collaboration with partners when designing the club’s programmes.
• Create and manage a resource library of programme activities, resource materials / tools, that can be shared and replicated across YMCA.
• Work with like-minded community partners, including caregivers and volunteers, to support the running of club’s activities.
• Supervise achievement of club objectives.
• Design and plan activities / programmes to promote learning, participation and meaningful engagement.
• Manage members’ pre and post surveys.
• Oversee smooth project execution and issues management.
• Work with team to support other special needs initiatives and projects.
• Design marketing collaterals for outreach and recruitment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least a Diploma holder in Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience.
• Experienced training officers / teaching aides with an interest in programme / curriculum planning.
• A strong team-player with good people skills.
• Possesses strong organisation skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of working with youth with special needs is a bonus.
• Passionate in serving the community and helping youth with special needs.
• Able to organise programmes and events and take charge of situations.
• Good command of written and spoken English, and able to communicate effectively across any audience.
• Able to work well with others in a deadline-driven team environment and negotiate win-win solutions with stakeholders.
• Take initiative and ownership of projects assigned.
• Calm, resourceful, independent and able to handle pressure, multi-task and work within tight schedules/ deadlines.
• Experience in conducting programmes / teaching is a bonus.
• Experience / knowledge in data collection and analysis is a bonus.
• Willing to work on Saturdays.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth with special needs, have the required experience and skills, and possess a passion for community service, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community for individuals with special needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fundraising outreach & events management
  • Co-develop and implement creative fundraising strategies with the CEP team.
  • Ideate and propose innovative fundraising events.
  • Ensure adherence to charity standards and governance in all fundraising activities.
  • Plan and ensure seamless coordination and execution of fundraising events such as, but not limited to Charity Golf, Giving Gala etc.
  • Analyse data to identify trends and measure campaign effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to optimise fundraising efforts.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage and interact with donors, vendors, committee members and board members to support fundraising strategies and campaigns.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to management, committee and board members when necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Corporate Communications team in developing compelling fundraising materials and campaigns.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in but not limited to Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations will be useful. Diploma with proven experience relating to fundraising, donor development, or related fields within the nonprofit sector can be considered.
• A genuine passion for the organisation’s mission and values, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and communicating trends through data-informed reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, collaborate and inspire diverse stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and governance related to fundraising in Singapore, including the Charities Act and regulatory guidelines issued by the Commissioner of Charities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general clerical duties, including but not limited to, document preparations, digital file management and event scheduling.
• In charge of the preparation and submission of documents and reports in compliance with governmental funding requirements.
• Tracking and coordination of payments, travel-related arrangements, and fulfilment of requirements for projects closure.
• Process and creation of job codes, project codes, purchase orders, and sales orders on Navision system.
• Collaborate with team members to support office-wide initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus.
• Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work varying hours based on department needs.
• 2-3 day work week as needed.