Program Coordinator - Howmans Gap

The Y Victoria; Victoria; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking a Program Coordinator for Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp to lead camp programs and supervise staff daily. You will work with groups, ensure learning outcomes, and manage logistics to deliver engaging outdoor experiences.

You will uphold safety standards, including risk management, first aid, and compliance, while fostering teamwork, professional development, and strong relationships with schools and community groups.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coordination experience in youth outdoor programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Proactive, professional, and well-organised with problem solving.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers and placements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, supervise and train program staff and volunteers.
• Lead delivery of camp programs and ensure learning outcomes.
• Liaise with camp, visiting groups and ensure their needs are met.
• Ensure risk management procedures and Australian Adventure Activity Standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Outdoor education experience

Education

Level 2 First Aid & CPR certificate

Current Drivers License

Outdoor Education qualification

TAFE-level certification in recreation or related field

Bike Education Instructor Award

Certified High Ropes Supervisors Award

Level 1 Flat Water Canoe or Kayak Award

Job description

Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp is an alpine centre and adventure camp located by Falls Creek, and managed by YMCA Camps. Catering to schools and groups year-round, the team at Howmans Gap run a variety of programs and activities to suit every group, from skiing and tobogganing in winter, to orienteering and mountain biking in summer. Featuring state-of-the-art accessible accommodation, cosy cottages, and full catering options, Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Centre is the perfect place to explore the great outdoors, come snow or sunshine.

About the Role

As the Program Coordinator, you will undertake duties required to ensure all camp programs and associated functions are carried out effectively and efficiently. This hands on role will see the successful applicant working daily with our groups. This position is a leadership role. You will have the responsibility for supervising, directing and training program staff, volunteers and fieldwork placement students as well as working directly in the program.

The role requires weekly key leading responsibilities, liaising within the camp, the visiting group, ensuring all their needs are met, and camp program is coordinated. The role also requires direct delivery of programming to school, community groups, ensuing learning outcomes are achieved, and that risk management procedures are adhered to. You would be required to build and staff the program with an understanding of Australian Adventure Activity Standards, staff ratios etc.

This is a permanent, full-time role with an hourly pay rate of $39.96 + super + Y benefits.

About You

You are a motivated outdoor education professional, with experience in the coordination and delivery of outdoor recreation programs involving young people. You demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and possess strong interpersonal skills, which will allow you to build strong and positive relationships with a number of stakeholders. You are proactive, professional and organised with a proven capacity for 'getting the job done'.

In return, YMCA Victoria offers you flexible working, rostering arrangements, opportunities for career development and growth, and a range of further benefits.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Level 2 First Aid & current CPR certificate
• Current Drivers License

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Outdoor Education or Outdoor Recreation, or;
• TAFE-level certification in recreation, sports administration or other related field
• Bike Education Instructor Award
• Certified High Ropes Supervisors Award
• Level 1 Flat Water Canoe or Kayak Award

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Enjoy great staff perks, including savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits!

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

If successful, any referees provided must have consented to being contacted and be willing to be followed up verbally by telephone when required.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.