Put your passion into practice - the YMCA is now hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors and Youth Enrichment Aides for the 2023-2024 School Year     At the Y, we create an exciting, safe and engaging environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable experience. While children are developing new skills, our Out of School Time employee are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.   Salary starts at $16.90-$17.90 per hour   Buehler YMCA is now hiring part-time positions for the following positions: - Youth Enrichment Instructors - Youth Enrichment Aides Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations.  The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants. Pay range: $17.40-$17.90 per hour   Youth Enrichment Aides will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations. Pay range: $16.90 per hour   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are: - Must be at least 17 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials. - H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements. - Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required  

Water Fitness Instructor Opportunity!     Earn a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout. Earn another $300 retention bonus after 6 months of employment as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.    The McCormick YMCA is hiring multiple part time Water Fitness Instructors!   As a Water Fitness Instructor you will: - Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach - Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants - Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises  - Sets up facility or equipment  - In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies  - Reports injuries and completes required procedures - Maintains current certifications - Performs other duties as assigned  Requirements:  - Must have current Water Fitness certification - Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Put your passion into practice - the YMCA is now hiring Youth Enrichment Instructors for the 2023-2024 School Year     At the Y, we create an exciting, safe and engaging environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable experience. While children are developing new skills, our Out of School Time employee are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.   Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations.  The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants   Salary starts at $17.40-$17.90 per hour   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are: - Must be at least 17 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials. - H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements. - Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required     IND1

Safe N’ Sound YMCA Before & After-school programs located in Naperville and Aurora are hiring multiple Youth Enrichment Instructors       Join Us and help lead our future to greatness!    Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of youth and families in your community. Discover more than a job—enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.   Our before and after-school programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living and positive, nurturing relationships.   The Safe N’ Sound Before & After-school program offers services in 20+ different locations throughout Naperville, Aurora & North Aurora. Pay starts at $17.40/hour.    As a Youth Enrichment Instructor (YEI) you will implement and adapt a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades K-8 in a before or after school program setting. The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants.   With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.   Position Responsibilities: - Create a safe, supportive, interactive and engaging environment for youth that is characterized by teamwork, camaraderie and inclusiveness.  This includes demonstrating an appreciation of the youths’ efforts and accomplishments and providing assistance and encouragement to program participants when needed. - Provide effective supervision of youth that is age-appropriate, considers diverse abilities and interests and meets program quality, safety and policy requirements. - Positively interacts with youth, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.  Models self-control, respect and cooperation to teens and other team members.  Utilizes youth arrival/departure ensure to share information with parents/guardians and to build relationships. - Prepares lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities, and ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly. - Maintains accurate attendance, instructional and other records as necessary to meet program requirements. - Participates in team meetings and other special events Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are: - Must be at least 19 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials. - S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: child care, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements. - Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. - Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. - The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Child Abuse Prevention Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Make A Difference in Your Community!     The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Quality Compliance and Data Manager for our early learning programs. The Quality Compliance and Data Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of data systems to ensure compliance with all grant funding requirement and contractual deliverables: Head Start/Early Head Start, Prevention Imitative, Preschool for All, and Citi Span.   The Quality Compliance and Data Manager will ensure that data and information collection, analysis and reporting are used to capture the progress and continuous improvement of program quality.  They will work closely with the Executive Director as support in areas of program Compliance, Quality, Licensing, Health and Safety, CACFP and ERSEA, and performing tasks considered a priority.  Also, will ensure quality program services are provided to support the growth and development of children and families. The Quality Compliance and Date Manager is responsible for the coordination of the annual program self-assessment, ongoing program monitoring, establishing policies and procedures as needed, compiling data for the Program Information Report (PIR) and a variety of other administrative duties related to Head Start Program Performance Standards, and applicable regulations.    Salary for this role is $85,000.00 annually   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   Scope of Responsibilities:  - Maintain all data systems to ensure accurate and overall compliance with Early Head Start, Head Start, Prevention Initiative, Preschool for All programs. - Maintains confidentiality of all client/agency information required by state and federal law. - Provide technical assistant support to department and program staff on all utilized grant funded data systems. - Collect, analyze and track data to ensure compliance. - Serves as team lead in the annual program self-assessment. - Develop, organize, and implement systems to support the annual self-assessment process and content areas. - Oversee the accurate and timely completion of Head Start Program Information Reports and Annual Reports according to the funders established milestones. - Provide consistency in reporting content area outcomes to Executive Director and other stakeholders. - Work collaboratively with the Executive Director to track, report, and follow up on PIR and other data, including timely submission of program budgets and revisions. - Provides content area reports and statements monthly for the policy committee and the program/board programs committee. - Collaborates with content area specialist and leadership staff to assist with the development of systems and procedures to track content data, provide feedback and follow-up on identified concerns. - Oversee the implementation of data protection to ensure confidentiality of information for children, families and staff. Additional Administrative Responsibility: - Good organizational skills and proven ability to work within timelines to meet demands. - Directly supervise applicable data support staff. - Attend required meetings and trainings with funders to keep up to date and current on all data and funding requirement. - Serves as the team liaison with grant funders on data systems and program requirements. - Provide timely feedback related to and technical assistance to program staff related to monitoring and funder requirements. - Ensure all confidential program information is protected. - Provides consultation, technical assistances and follow-up to directors, classroom staff, and parents to support the quality of inclusive childhood environments, materials and practices for children with medical and special needs. - Monitor and review manual and computerized data and tracking systems for all childcare programs. - Collaborates with YMCA management team, CYS/CPS and other contractual agencies as identified to ensure quality service delivery to children and families. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree required, in Business Administration or related data management field. with at least 24 hours in ECE or CD and 9 hours in administration, leadership or management. - A minimum of 3-5 years of Head Start and childcare experience providing high –quality experience in data analysis and program compliance. - Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. - Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model - Customer service orientation with the ability to effectively communicate on a regular basis with internal customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service. - Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills. - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness. - Ability to keep detailed, accurate and complete records and documentation as needed. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and ability to learn and adapt to new technology. - Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Leader competencies in previous experience or practice. - Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Join our team for the experience of a lifetime!     Over thirty years ago, the YMCA made a firm commitment to supporting the health and wellness of all children in the Naperville and Aurora communities. The programs we design are geared towards engaging kids in fun activities that foster a desire to learn. Since the beginning of YMCA Safe ‘n Sound, our dedicated staff members have focused on encouraging our youth to develop values, skills, and friendships that lead to positive behavior, better health, and educational achievement.   YMCA Safe ‘n Sound is now hiring part-time Site Team Leads! Pay starts at $17.90 per hour.   As a Site Team Lead,you will work to ensure the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program.   With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.   Position Responsibilities: - Implements program curriculum with school-aged program staff while ensuring the program follows DCFS and YMCA standards. - Provides guidance to staff while onsite in adhering to program quality standards. - Facilitates collaboration with and between program staff including assisting in planning and leading program staff meetings. - Enhances parent/guardian/caregiver engagement and ensures that the program meets expectations for quality - Collaborates with teachers, principals and other staff at local schools to align and execute program activities and ensure program success. - Maintains and audits all program files according to DCFS and YMCA Standards. - Assists in development and execution of special events and seasonal school-aged programs, such as Day Camp, for members and program participants. - Participates in program marketing and retention activities. - Fills in for other staff as needed. Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are: - Must be 19 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials. - Previous experience in a childcare or education setting supporting high-quality programs. - Preferred candidates will have an Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education or the equivalent in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education. - Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. - Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. - The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Child Abuse Prevention: Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required IND1

Join our team for the experience of a lifetime!     Over thirty years ago, the YMCA made a firm commitment to supporting the health and wellness of all children in the Naperville and Aurora communities. The programs we design are geared towards engaging kids in fun activities that foster a desire to learn. Since the beginning of YMCA Safe ‘n Sound, our dedicated staff members have focused on encouraging our youth to develop values, skills, and friendships that lead to positive behavior, better health, and educational achievement.   YMCA Safe ‘n Sound is now hiring for the following positions: - Part Time Site Team Leads - Full Time and Part Time Youth Enrichment Instructors Available shifts are 6:15-8/9am and 2:15/3:15-6pm, Monday through Friday.    Site Team Leads work to ensure the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program. Pay Range: $17.90-18.50/hour   Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships and healthy living on-site at one of our elementary school locations.  The YEI plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants. Pay range: $17.40-17.90 per hour     Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Requirements: - Instructors must be at least 17 years of age, Team Leads must be 19 years of age  and meet program requirements for education and/or credentials. - H.S. Diploma or GED along with related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in: childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements. - Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. - Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse youth. - Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences. Child Abuse Prevention Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

Make A Difference in Your Community!     The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Director of Health, Nutrition, and Safe Environment for our early learning programs. The Director of Health, Nutrition, and Safe Environment is a part of the management team and responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures for health, nutrition and safe environments.     The Director will assist in the planning, development, coordination and the implementation and delivery of high-quality HS/EHS health and nutritional services and safety practices.  to ensure that HS/EHS facilities are clean and safe, and responsible for developing and maintaining systems by utilizing industry best practices and resources to assure that all integrated services provided by the organization meet government and funding specifications per Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Food requirement and other city, state and federal standards. This position also supports optimal quality and program services, facilitates, and administers training for staff in the use of the current data tracking systems.   Salary for this role is $85,000.00 annually   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   Scope of Responsibilities:  - Develop and implement a process of on-going monitoring of each site, to include quarterly classroom observations, review of files, follow-up on needed services, and proper implementation of policies, procedures and standards relevant to health, nutrition, and childcare food services. - Provide workshops, training and/or technical assistance regarding the health, nutritional and safety needs of children to staff, families, and community. - Establish effective collaborative internal/external working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure service delivery to children and families. - Share information with appropriate staff to ensure health/safety/nutrition information is used to individualize child and family activities. - Oversee the implementation of all health, safety and sanitation procedures of all EE&C programs, including program assessments and accreditation aligned with the content area. - Collaborate with HS/EHS Directors and Management Team to ensure service integration, and meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards - Responsible for compiling, reporting, and maintaining content area summaries to governing bodies and stakeholders. Requirements: - Master’s degree preferred or a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker, human services or related field. - Gateway Family Support Level 5 Certification preferred - A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in overseeing and managing health, nutrition and safe environment for multiple programs.   Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Group Exercise Instructors Wanted!      Share you passion.  You are the “Y”.   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   As a Group Exercise Instructor you will instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures to be an integral part of the YMCA's committment to strengthening bodies, minds, and neighborhoods.   Requirements: - Must have basic knowledge of fitness or equivalent work/education experience. - Must have at minimum 25 hours of practical experience as a fitness class instructor. - Must have the ability to lead a fitness class and to motivate and educate members in the field of physical fitness. - Must be able to respond to safety and emergency situations; ability to set up, move, and store equipment. - Must be at least 18 years of age. Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Become A Swim Instructor and Save Lives at Buehler YMCA!   Keeping People Safe Around Water for 165 Years   Opportunities to work as a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or both!     Earn a $600* sign-on bonus!   *New hires will receive a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout. Earn another $300 retention bonus after 6 months of active as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.    Starting pay rate of at least $15.86 per hour.   Swim Instructors are a key member of the Aquatics team that provides group and private swim lessons for program participants that adheres to YMCA standards for curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications and other requirements.    Requirements:   - Must be at least 16 years of age. - Current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification or must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification. - Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices - Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.  - Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. - Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively. - Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice - Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job Reasons to work at Buehler Y. - Paid Training and Free Lifeguard classes - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   Child Abuse Prevention: Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Swim Team Assistant Coach Opportunities at Buehler YMCA!     The Role: As a Swim Team Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.   What you’ll do:   Coaching/Participant Experience - Coaches, trains and mentors swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques. - Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury. - Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility Meet Preparation and Execution - Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards - Assists with the submission of meet entries - Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms - Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions - Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers Safety - Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks. - Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.  Continued Education & Training - Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications. - Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team. - Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System How you’ll do it: - Must be at least 16 years of age. - USA Swimming certified - Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience with competitive swimming experience.  - Must be proficient in swimming and safety skills. - Must have ability to motivate and educate participants. - Must be mentally capable to handle dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. - Strong computer skills required.   Child Abuse Prevention: Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Join our team for the experience of a lifetime!     Master Teacher Opportunity   Earn a $300 signing bonus 30 days after your start date as an active Y employee!   Position pay range: $60k-$69.1k   Now hiring for the following YMCA Neighborhood Location: Garfield YMCA- Homan Square     The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Master Teacher for our early learning programs. The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate.     The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living.    We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.  Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.   The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate. Responsibilities include planning, curriculum implementation, and learning experiences that provide essential opportunities to develop social/emotional abilities and interactions, practice problem solving and academic skills, and advance the intellectual and physical development readiness of children for school. The Master Teacher maintains a safe and healthy environment and ensures that the individual needs of the children are met, in with accordance performance and outcome standards, as prescribed by agency funding partners, federal, state, and local standards, and organizational goals and values.     Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Scope of Responsibilities: - Demonstrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness. - Build a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment in which children are encouraged to participate as individuals as well as members of the classroom community.   - Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with children, parents, co-workers, administrators, and the community. - Introduce and follow a consistent daily schedule which includes a balance of teacher and child-directed activities, choice time, small and large group, content physical and outdoor activities, effective transitions, meals, and rest period. - Emphasize aspects of math, literacy, and cultural diversity in all aspects of the program. - Demonstrate competency and respect for families’ social-cultural background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic family values and beliefs into the classroom and lesson plans. - Incorporate rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children’s academic, intellectual, and linguistic development. - Promote and reinforce family engagement in all aspects of the program and awareness through a variety of methods and ensure parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences through regular contacts, and scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences. - Utilize fidelity measures to support the implementation of English Language Learner programs, and to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices. - Develop a professional rapport and work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom, establishing clear expectations for roles and responsibilities; and to share and exchange information/ideas. - Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families. - Provides functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers assigned to the classroom. - Maintain regular job attendance, professionalism in attire and demeanor, observe and respect issues of confidentiality, ethics, and best practices. - Accept and perform other duties or responsibilities assigned. - Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center’s goals and objectives.   - Discreetly handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times. - Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.     Lesson Planning and Classroom Management - Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom and ensures the health and physical safety of children, at all times - Lead responsibility to plan and implement appropriate daily lesson plans, based upon the approved curriculum, that promotes cultural sensitivity and the cognitive, language, social/emotional, and physical development of children - Create daily opportunities that introduce math and literacy concepts using a variety of approaches - Prepare classroom environment and materials to support curriculum and learning experiences - Individualize and adjust activities, instructional methods, and environment to meet the children’s varying strengths, needs, interests, and abilities - Guide and facilitate lesson plans which reflect mandated elements that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, and parents involvement - Implement studies/projects for an in-depth investigation of a topic over time, and arrange for special guests and field trips to enhance children’s learning experiences - Convene team planning/meeting to plan, discuss strategies, review children’s data, meetings and provide guidance and support to classroom team in implementing the curriculum with fidelity - Provide opportunities for parent participation in classroom activities and parent/child activities at home   - Complete quarterly inventory of classroom to identify and prioritize equipment and supplies needed, and coordinate with site director in making purchases - Organize and label materials, arrange and change furnishings to maintain and encourage new learning; and appropriately display children’s work and their families   Assist in Evaluations, Assessments, and Reports - Administer and accurately document ongoing development using the identified screening and assessment tools, at established intervals; and provide guidance and assistance to parents with completion of parents questionnaires - Observe children daily to determine and support social/emotional, cognitive, perceptual, physical, language, mathematics, and scientific reasoning  skills, interests, and needs; and use this information to inform planning and facilitate learning - Complete observation and quarterly assessment of children, according to the methods of Teaching Strategies GOLD - Enter data for children into the appropriate information systems, according to set guidelines and timeframes   - Attend internal staffing with FSW and participate in any additional staffing on children suspected or identified with special needs, and assist with the completion of referrals for further evaluation - Maintain an ongoing comprehensive portfolio for each child, including works samples and quarterly developmental assessment - Input classroom data weekly into appropriate information systems    - Perform recordkeeping responsibilities for children and the classroom function   - Generate and complete reports, using them to inform planning and information sharing with others   Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required  Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and PEL certification or signed contingency to obtain by June 2023; bilingual or ESL Endorsement may be desired based on program needs - 1-3 years of experience in preschool/pre-kindergarten required and knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and teaching and instruction - Effective organizational, planning, and group management skills with children - Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission - Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication to different audiences - Ability to build rapport and respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population served   - Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills - Travel in Chicago area communities for Family Home Visits and training - Maintain accurate and complete records and documentation as needed - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, email and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology - Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment - Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Leader competencies in previous experience or practice - Willing and able to work flexible hours to accommodate program needs - Meet required physical qualifications and annual requirements, as outlined in the job description - The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities - This position is a union position   

Make A Difference In Your Community!      Early Head Start - Teacher Opportunity   Earn a $300 signing bonus 30 days after your start date as an active Y employee!   Now hiring for the following Locations/Neighborhoods:   North Lawdale/Homan Square Marshall/East Garfield Park South Side YMCA/ Woodlawn   The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Teacher for our Early Head Start program. The Early Head Start Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 6 weeks-3 years old. This position will have a base located at the South Side YMCA center, a community-focused nonprofit, located at 6330 S Stony Is Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.   The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living.    We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.  Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.   Job Summary: The Early Head Start Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 6 weeks-3 years old. The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by Head Start, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards.   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   Scope of Responsibilities: - Provide a positive climate, responsive caregiving, and continuity to help children develop secure relationships while focusing on the children’s social and emotional well-being. - Work with an assigned group of infants, toddlers and two’s, applying best practices for care and physical safety - Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy. - Integrate and assist children with special needs. - Partner with families and encourage parent involvement through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom parent meetings & events and parent/child home activities). - Obtain families’ social-cultural background information and designs meaningful learning experiences for children based on their findings. - Incorporate rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children’s academic, intellectual, and linguistic development. - Utilize fidelity measures to support the implementation of English Language Learner programs, and to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices. - Schedule and conduct at least two Home Visits and two Parent/Teacher Conferences annually for each child, each program year. - Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom; and ensure routines such as diapering, toileting/training, hand washing, meals are handled promptly and consistently with state and local regulations. - Follow a consistent schedule that meets the individual needs of each child, including skill development, meals, napping, and effective transition between activities. - Respond quickly and appropriately to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues) and temperament styles - Engage and guide children at play, meeting them at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor). - Complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered training, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences; and maintain a log of professional development achievements, including documents supporting completion. - Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families. - Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.   Lesson Planning and Classroom Management - Create and maintain an engaging learning environment that encourages exploration, interactions with adult caregivers, and  independence - Provide designated areas in the classroom to exhibit displays of families, children, and their work. - Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, and outcomes that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent activities. - Provide age-appropriate and individual learning experiences that incorporate social-emotional and cognitive development, early language and literacy, physical development, and integration of the arts. - Establish a professional rapport and work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom (e.g. Teachers, Assistants, Aides, Para-professionals, Parents, and Volunteers), establishing clear expectations for roles and responsibilities. - Communicate regularly and convene meetings with the classroom team to review classroom and child data, seek input, discuss strategies, develop plans and create a cooperative relationship and environment. - Supply suitable materials concrete and relevant to the children’s interests and culture that promotes high-quality early learning. - Complete classroom inventory quarterly; identify and select materials, supplies, and equipment to support children’s learning; and rotate materials to maintain and encourage new learning. - Perform and ensure regular sanitation of all surfaces, changing stations, equipment classroom toys, and laundry.   Assist in Evaluations, Assessments, and Reports - Administer and accurately document initial and ongoing development using required screening tools at established intervals. - Observe children to evaluate and record their progress, recommend and complete referrals for further evaluation. - Participate in initial and additional internal and external staffing with parent and FSW on all children suspected and/or identified with special needs. - Establish and maintain a system for collecting and managing daily observations of children. - Complete observation and quarterly assessment of individual children according to methods of Teaching Strategies GOLD. - Generate and complete reports using them for planning and sharing information with others. - Maintain up-to-date child education file and portfolio progress and development. - Enter individual child and classroom data into appropriate information systems according to established guidelines and timeframes.   - Complete and timely submit required paperwork (e.g. health check, attendance, meals, communication logs, lesson plans, and monthly reports). - Observe and respect issues of confidentiality Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required   Minimum and Preferred Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with two Infant/Toddler courses (minimum 6 college credit hours) - Level 4 Gateways Infant/Toddler Certification or Erikson Institute Infant/Toddler Certification - 1 -3 years in an early childhood classroom required, preferably in a NAEYC accredited program and/or an Early Head Start or Prevention Initiative funded program - Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment - Must meet annual physical exam requirements - Experience using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and teaching and instruction for children ages 0-3 - Ability to analyze and interpret Head Start Standards, State and local licensing requirements - Ability to build rapport with children, parents, and families of high risk - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and experience with database and/or recordkeeping software - Computer literacy required; must be ab - le to navigate basic computer functions, complete online training and communicate by email independently - Willing and able to work flexible hours, potentially including some evenings and Saturdays; hours may be adjusted to accommodate program needs - Occasional travel in the Chicagoland area may be required for training - This is a union position     

  Make A Difference In Your Community!      The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for our Head Start programs   Earn a $300 signing bonus 30 days after your start date as an active Y employee!   This position starts at $21.04 per hour   Now hiring for the following YMCA Locations/Neighborhoods: Garfield Children Services/Homan Square North Lawndale YMCA/Homan Square South Side YMCA/Woodlawn Jeanne Kenney Day Care Center/Auburn Park Rauner Family YMCA/ Pilsen-Little Village     The Head Start Assistant Teacher works cooperatively to with both classroom teachers to ensure prompt and responsive care to each child, responding to their emotional, social, and physical, and educational needs.    The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living.    We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment, and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.  Our early learning programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living, and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families, and communities.   The Head Start Assistant Teacher in collaboration with the Head Start Teacher provides support in effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children 3-5 years old. The Head Start Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by Head Start, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards.   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!   Scope of Responsibilities: - Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills in order to relate well with children, parents, co-workers, administrators, and the community - Support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that promotes academic readiness - Maintains awareness and supervision of the needs of all children and ensures their health and physical safety at all times - Aid in the guidance and support of all children including dual language learners and those with special needs - Support and assist Teachers in the implementation of English Language Learner programs to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices - Utilize available resources to adapt and apply different instructional methods to support children’s varying needs - Assumes the lead in selected activities throughout periods of the day - Model and promote appropriate grammar, language, positive interactions, and discipline for children and parents - Establish and maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with adults assigned to the classroom in planning and implementing activities - Assist with preparations for Parent Meetings, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent/Child Activities, and other classrooms/center events - Aid in completion of all necessary paperwork for classroom activities  - Annually complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development, through participation in offered training, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences, and maintain a log of professional development requirements, including documents supporting completion - Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families - Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Creative Curriculum for Preschool - Observe and respect issues of confidentiality   Lesson Planning and Classroom Management - Collaborate with classroom team members to develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement - Gather, arrange and display children’s work to help in a manner appropriate for their eye level - Assist classroom team to maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment that includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages support children's independence and self-selection of activities - Model and implement family-style eating during meal times - Regularly sanitize all surfaces, classroom toys, equipment, and laundry - Assist with classroom management, arrangement, organization, and labeling materials - Assume joint share of classroom team to maintain a safe, clean, environment, and practice good personal hygiene and frequent hand washing - Assist with completion of classroom inventory quarterly and the selection of materials and equipment to support instruction and children’s learning   Assist in Evaluations, Assessments, and Reports - Timely and accurately administer required screenings  - Observe, document, and assess children’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development  - Follow the established system for collecting and managing daily observations of children, including weekly entries on-line  - Take pictures and maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for each child - Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth according to Head Start guidelines and the methods of Teaching Strategies GOLD - Input classroom data into appropriate information systems, as required (TSG, Home Visits, and Parent/Teacher Conferences) - Adhere to timelines and complete child assessment information, at least four times annually  - Complete all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including attendance and meal count sheets - Assume joint share of the classroom team to maintain and ensure accurate and up-to-date education folders and portfolios for each child - Observe and respect issues of confidentiality    Requirements: - Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 15 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education - At least 3 months of experience working in a classroom setting required - Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment - Must meet annual physical requirements - Experience working with children ages 3-5 years old preferred - Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as policies and procedures - Demonstrated understanding of child growth and development - Ability to build rapport with children, parents, and families of high risk - Willing and able to work flexible hours, potentially including some evenings and Saturdays; hours may be adjusted to accommodate program needs - Occasional travel in the Chicagoland area may be required for training - This position is a union position   Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Foglia YMCA is hiring a Pickelball Instructor!   The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a part-time Pickleball Instructor to provide leadership to different age groups all while promoting a high-energy, fun and positive environment for program participants! You will be responsible for the planning of sports programs and supervision of different age groups in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.    Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! Requirements: - Must be at least 16 years of age. - Must have prior pickleball experience sports/specialty experience (i.e. Playing, Coaching, etc.) Child Abuse Prevention: This position supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required  

  Child Care Assistant    Do you love playing games? Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like putting a smile on a child’s face?   The Child Care Assistant attends to children 2-8 years old in the drop-in childcare.   Salary range starts at $15.86 per hour   Position Summary & Responsibilities: - Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment supervision of children - Supervise and lead the activity areas - Assist in planning and preparing the activities - Organize and set up needed materials and supplies - Sanitize toys and play equipment - Maintain a safe play environment - Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed - Ensure the proper ratios are maintained   Requirements: - Must have prior experience working with children. - Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission and vision - Ability to build rapport with children, parents and families of diverse backgrounds. - Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission - Demonstrates evidence of YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice - Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.   Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

  Child Care Assistant    Do you love playing games? Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like putting a smile on a child’s face?   The Child Care Assistant attends to children 2-8 years old in the drop-in childcare.   Salary range starts at $15.86 per hour   Position Summary & Responsibilities: - Implementation of the daily program, which will include activities that are developmentally appropriate, performed in collaboration with peers to compliment supervision of children - Supervise and lead the activity areas - Assist in planning and preparing the activities - Organize and set up needed materials and supplies - Sanitize toys and play equipment - Maintain a safe play environment - Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed - Ensure the proper ratios are maintained   Requirements: - Must have prior experience working with children. - Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission and vision - Ability to build rapport with children, parents and families of diverse backgrounds. - Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission - Demonstrates evidence of YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice - Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.   Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

The Elmhurst YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Fitness Program Manager who will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.      Salary range of $40,000-$45,000 per year   Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and the passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund  - Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities - Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!    The Program Manager provides operational leadership to the Fitness and Membership teams. This role is accountable to ensure that there is high-quality programming to meet the community needs and goals for program enrollment, quality, member experience, and budget. This includes enhancing the member/participant experience and member retention, delivering on program enrollment goals and revenue/budget and ensuring a safe environment for all members, participants and staff. Provides leadership and supervision that drives team engagement, performance and development.   Minimum and Preferred Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience - 2 years or more of recreation-related experience; Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams  - Personal Training certification required.  - Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission   - Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers; Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth - Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings essential - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness - Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents - Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs; The YMCA will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities Child Abuse Prevention Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training as require  

It's Fun to Work at the YMCA!   The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is one of the largest associations of YMCAs in the nation. Our mission is to develop strong children, families, and communities across the Metropolitan Chicago area through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. This position and team play a vital role in our ability to execute our mission.   We are seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Office Manager to join our team and support the efficient operation of our office. The Assistant Office Manager will collaborate closely with the Office Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of daily operations and maintain a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.   Scope of Responsibilities:  Administrative Support: - Assist in managing daily office activities, including answering phones, responding to emails, and handling correspondence - Support the Office Manager in creating and maintaining organizational procedures, policies, and guidelines - Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring all arrangements are in place - Prepare and distribute internal communications, memos, and announcements Facility Management: - Collaborate with facilities and maintenance personnel to ensure the office environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained - Coordinate office equipment and supply needs, ensuring inventory levels are adequate - Address any technical issues related to office equipment, such as computers, printers, and telecommunication systems Documentation and Records: - Maintain and organize office records, documents, and files in both physical and electronic formats - Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information and documents - Assist in preparing and updating reports, presentations, and spreadsheets as required Financial Support: - Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies Customer Relations: - Interact professionally with clients, visitors, and vendors, providing assistance and addressing inquiries as necessary - Coordinate and manage the scheduling of office spaces for external guests, clients, and meetings - Ensure that meeting rooms are properly set up and equipped for guest visits - Provide assistance to guests, ensuring a positive and professional experience during their time in the office Inventory Management: - Maintain an accurate inventory of office supplies and materials. - Place orders for office supplies as needed, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness. Front Desk Operations: - Manage the front desk area, welcoming visitors, and directing them to the appropriate personnel. - Handle incoming calls and route them to the appropriate individuals. Mail Handling: - Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. - Distribute incoming mail to appropriate recipients and arrange outgoing shipments. Problem Solving: - Identify and address operational inefficiencies and suggest improvements. - Assist in resolving day-to-day operational challenges and issues that arise. Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is a plus - Proven experience in administrative or office management roles - Ability to work in a high paced environment - Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities, juggle multiple tasks, and organize time effectively - Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both in groups and individually to meet goals and to develop strong working relationships with internal staff and external constituents - High degree of motivation and self-discipline with a strong work ethic.  Anticipate needs and be proactive in order to resolve issues - Excellent written and verbal communication abilities - Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach - Commitment to providing high quality service through responsiveness to all requests and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times - Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of business software (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google) Child Abuse Prevention Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor - Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required

Keeping People Safe Around Water for 165 Years   Opportunities to work as a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or both!   The YMCA of Metro Chicago is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors!   Salary range starts at $15.86 per hour Flexible scheduling opportunities   Earn a $600* sign-on bonus! *New hires will receive a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout. Earn another $300 retention bonus after 6 months of active as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.    Do you enjoy… - Making lifelong friendships? - Having life-saving skills that give you the ability to keep others safe? - Meeting new people and working with other team members? - Creating connections with others and building positive experiences? - Teaching others how to stay safe in and around water? - Building skills for the future? Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: - Paid Training and Free Lifeguard classes. - Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee discount on select programs. - Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities. - Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees  - Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund. - Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y! What you will do: - Provide a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times. - Supervise and guard the pool and aquatic facility and ensure participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures. - Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment. - Perform appropriate water rescues, when necessary, using rescue techniques and equipment. - Contact emergency medical personal in case of serious injury. - Actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications. - Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team. Requirements: - Must be at least 16 years of age. - Must successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training or have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications. - Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.  - Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. - Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively. - Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description. - The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disability. - Effectively implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations depending on class needs as outlined by the standards of the YMCA. (Swim Instructors) - Prepares progressive lesson plans to enhance the experience of program participants. (Swim Instructors) - Prepares reports and maintains records, including attendance records, skills sheets, progress reports, etc. (Swim Instructors) - Enforces aquatic rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of class participants. (Swim Instructors) - Sets up facility or equipment, and stores equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notifies supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool. (Swim Instructors)  Child Abuse Prevention: Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: - Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor. - Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children. - Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor. - Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.