School Holiday Programs Manager
Build Geelong's Best School Holiday Programs |Full-Time | Geelong
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This position isnot available for employer sponsorship, and applicantsmust have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Due to the hands-on nature of this role and the strong relationships we build with our families, preference will be given to applicants who are already based in or around the Geelong region and are looking to build a long-term career with All-Star Kids.
Forget everything you think you know about school holiday care!
This isn't a traditional coordinator role.
ThinkCamp Directorrather than administrator.
You'll lead one of Geelong's most innovative holiday programs, inspired by the US Summer Camp model, where children choose their own adventures and every day is packed with unforgettable experiences.
If you've ever worked at aUS Summer Camp, you'll probably feel right at home here.
At All-Star Kids, we've taken everything children love about traditional American Summer Camps and brought it to Geelong.
Our School Holiday Programs aren't just childcare.
They're packed with choice, adventure, creativity, friendships and unforgettable experiences.
Children choose their own daily activities from an extensive program that includes theatre, dance, visual arts, STEM, robotics, coding, engineering challenges, photography, cooking, sports, outdoor adventures, special events, excursions and incursions.
With educator ratios of approximately 1:8, our programs provide an experience unlike anything else available in Geelong.
We're now looking for an exceptional leader to help take them even further.
About the Role
This is far more than an administration role.
You'll become the face of our Holiday Programs - building excitement before the holidays begin, supporting families throughout the year, leading incredible teams during each program, and continually raising the bar for what holiday care can be.
During school term, you'll work from our Central Geelong office,



planning upcoming programs, sourcing exciting activities, recruiting staff and ensuring every detail is ready to go.
Then, when the holidays arrive...
It's your time to shine.
You'll be out on program, leading our teams across our Belmont and Torquay Holiday Programs, supporting educators, engaging with children and families, solving challenges, and ensuring every day delivers the energy, excitement and quality All-Star Kids has become known for.
If the planning has been done well, the holidays run like clockwork.
Your responsibilities
You'll play a key role in:
Designing engaging holiday programs inspired by children's voice and feedback
Planning activities, special events, excursions and incursions
Sourcing resources and managing program preparation
Recruiting, interviewing and rostering holiday staff
Managing family enquiries, bookings and day-to-day communications
Social media and email marketing
Supporting service operations during the holidays
Leading and mentoring educators through hands-on leadership
Creating a positive culture where staff feel supported and motivated
Delivering exceptional customer service to families
Continually improving our programs each school holidays
Who we're looking for
You're someone who brings energy into every room.
You genuinely love working with children.
You're organised, confident and thrive in busy environments where no two days are the same.
Most importantly, you're the kind of leader who naturally brings people together.
You'll likely have experience in areas such as:
US or International Summer Camps
Camp America or similar exchange programs




Outdoor Education
Recreation or Youth Programs
Children's Services
School Holiday Programs
Community or Youth Services
Education or Early Childhood
Qualifications in Education, Early Childhood, Outdoor Education, Youth Work, Community Services or similar are highly regarded but not essential.
If you've got the right experience, personality and leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Knowledge of the National Quality Framework or Education and Care Services Regulations is advantageous but can absolutely be learned with the support of our experienced leadership team.
Why All-Star Kids?
We're a family-owned Geelong organisation that's passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children.
Unlike large corporate providers, we're hands-on.
You'll work directly alongside the Approved Provider, receiving genuine mentoring, support and the opportunity to help shape the future of our growing organisation.
We're proud to offer:
A unique role unlike anything else in Geelong
Hands-on mentoring and leadership support
The chance to create programs children genuinely can't wait to attend
A growing organisation with genuine career progression
A supportive, passionate team
Flexibility during school terms
The excitement of leading fast-paced, high-energy holiday programs
Join us as we grow
School Holiday Programs are just one part of the All-Star Kids story.
Alongside our innovative Holiday Programs, we proudly operate Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care services across Geelong, with exciting growth continuing across all areas of the business.
This is an opportunity to build something special with a team that genuinely believes childhood should be filled with adventure, creativity, friendships and unforgettable memories.
If you're ready to lead with energy, inspire great teams and create school holidays children will remember forever, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are now open.

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