Vacation Care Lead Educator – Newtown, Geelong – Casual – School Holiday’s – Flexible Working Hours
Are you passionate about creating safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for children? Join the Y as a Lead Educator and help shape holiday adventures that inspire, support, and empower young minds.
- Are you studying a Bachelor of Teaching (primary or secondary)?
- You’re 3rd year and are ready to gain invaluable experience before finishing your course?
- Are you a qualified Teacher looking for extra work on the school holidays?
If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to make a difference in children’s lives then we want to hear from you!
About the Role
Our School Holiday program Lead Educators deliver exciting and interactive activities both on-site and during excursions. Lead Educators will ensure all children feel empowered to reach their full potential in their physical and social growth. Our Educators play a pivotal role in nurturing young minds within our community, with their safety and well-being at the forefront of all our activities. Collaborating closely with colleagues, children, and parents, you’ll share your expertise, provide support, and ignite passions, making their school holidays truly memorable.
Applicants will require an ACECQA-approved qualification at a Diploma level or above or working towards a Diploma or above.
You will be required to obtain a current Working with Children Card – Employee and First Aid HLTAID012.
What do I need to come with
A commitment to the Y values, vision and mission, policies and procedures Relevant Qualifications and Experience demonstrated Ability to build a desired work and quality culture within the service Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build rapport and strong relationships with staff and customers Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders Proven ability to engage with children to ensure they are healthy, happy, and connected
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 celebrating 70 years of servicing the community across recreation, camping, youth, and children’s services.
Benefits and perks
Flexible work arrangementsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee access to Y services and discountsOngoing Training and Career DevelopmentStaff Immunisation ProgramAttractive family and volunteer leave entitlementsStaff Awards and Social Functions
Child Safety and Wellbeing 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 and to learn more about YMCA – Empowering young people and about our screening processes view Child Safety Resources: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/
YMCA Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Child Safety and Wellbeing 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 Child Safety and Well-being Policies and practices, which include: Child Safety and Well-being induction, annual SCYP training programs & committing to upholding the safety and well-being of children and young people throughout terms of employment.
For more information contact hr.geelong@ymca.org.au
Applications Close: 31st March 2026
