Vacation Care Coordinator – PT (24 hrs wk X 32 wks and 38 hrs wk X 20 wks)

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 43 - 43

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community Program Coordinator Vacation Care

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

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

A balanced work year:

24 hours per week for 32 weeks

38 hours per week for 20 weeks during Vacation Care periods

Three paid days off over the Christmas and New Year break

A meaningful career shift into a role that supports childrens development

A supportive passionate and fun team of educators who genuinely enjoy working together

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

Safeguarding Children 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

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. To learn more about our screening processes click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Safeguarding Resources : YMCA Empowering young people

YMCA Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. All applicants must undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement including but not limited to:

a national criminal history check;

an international criminal history checks where applicants have worked overseas;

holding or obtaining a valid Working with Children Card;

Three reference checks.

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 & 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. 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.

For more information contact

Applications Close: 1st February 2026

Required Experience:

Manager

Community Program Coordinator Vacation CareLead 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 vibra...