Vacation Care Coordinator – Part Time

Lead a team Shape a program Make a real impact Join The Y Geelong.

Are you an experienced educator ready to step into a role where your leadership creativity and passion for childrens development truly shine

This is your opportunity to coordinate a vibrant Vacation Care program at The Y Geelong working with a supportive team that values your expertise.

We are searching for a confident qualified Responsible Person (RP) with strong industry experience and a natural ability to lead. If you love designing engaging programs supporting educators and bringing positive energy to your work and the children you will thrive here.

Why You Will Love This Role

18 hours of dedicated admin time each week to plan and deliver our 12week Vacation Care program

A balanced work year:

• 18 hours per week for 32 weeks
• 38 hours per week for 20 weeks during Vacation Care periods and a week either side.
• A meaningful career shift into a role that supports childrens development
• A supportive passionate and fun team of educators who genuinely enjoy working together
• Education Leader Allowance is additional to hourly rate

What You Will Be Doing

As our Vacation Care Coordinator you will be the creative force behind our Vacation Care program. You will lead a team of enthusiastic educators design experiences that children love and ensure the service runs smoothly safely and with plenty of joy.

This is a role where your ideas matter and where you will have the time and support to bring them to life.

What You Bring

Strong industry experience in Education or Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

Qualifications to act as a Responsible Person (RP)

Proven ability to lead motivate and support a team

A passion for creating engaging highquality programs for children

A positive collaborative attitude and a willingness to bring a little fun to the workplace

About the Y

YMCA Geelong is a for purpose not-for-profit community organisation celebrating 65 years servicing the community across recreation camping youth and childrens services.

Benefits and perks

• Child Safety Culture
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee access to Y services and discounts
• Ongoing Training and Career Development
• Staff Immunisation Program
• Attractive family and volunteer leave entitlements
• Supportive management team
• Staff Awards and Social Functions

Child Safety and Wellbeing Requirements

Child Safety Requirements

At The Y we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe at the Y in their families and in their communities. As such we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes click here to view our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy:

Empowering young people. applicants will be obliged to comply with all safeguarding policy and procedures and safe behaviours.

Ready to Make Your Next Career Move

If you are excited to lead a standout Vacation Care program and join a team that values your expertise we would love to hear from you.

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Applications Close: 8th September 2026