Program Leader Trainee – Fulltime

Program Leader Trainee Fulltime Camp Wyuna Queenscliff

Hours: 38 per week (mostly MondayFriday occasional weekends).

Do You Love Adventure and Making a Difference

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the great outdoors while helping young people grow

At Camp Wyuna were looking for a Program Leader Trainee who shares our values of Caring Honesty Responsibility Respect and Safety.

This is your chance to learn lead and create unforgettable experiences for school groupsall while completing a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.

Why Youll Love This Role

Learn and Earn: Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working full-time.

Lead with Purpose: Grow into a key leadership role and inspire others.

Make an Impact: Contribute to positive outcomes for schools and communities.

Adventure Every Day: Work in a fun supportive environment surrounded by nature.

About the Role:

• Facilitate exciting camp activities and outdoor programs.
• Ensure safety and follow risk management procedures.
• Support with group changeovers cleaning and kitchen duties.
• Take on leadership responsibilities as your skills develop.

What Were Looking For

• Ready to complete Certificate IV coursework including study and travel.
• Highly motivated with a passion for the Outdoor Recreation industry.
• Strong leadership communication skills and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Ready to Start Your Adventure

Join a team that values Caring Honesty Responsibility Respect and Safetyand make a real difference in the lives of young people.

About the Y

The Y is a global organisation that works locally to develop stronger communities through leadership opportunities partnering with other community private and government organisations and addressing social change in over 120 countries worldwide. The Y Geelong is a for-purpose not for profit community organisation offering the local community access to recreation camping youth and childrens services.

Benefits and perks

• 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
• Staff Awards and Social Functions
• Child Safe Culture

Safeguarding Children and Young People 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.

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and practices which include; safeguarding children and young people induction annual SCYP training programs and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout terms of employment.

To learn more about our screening processes view Safeguarding Resources: YMCA Empowering young people. more information contact

Applications close 9th December 2025