The Fry Family YMCA, located in Naperville, IL, is hiring a full-time Aquatics Manager to create a high-quality, safe aquatics experience for YMCA members and program participants.
Salary range starts at $40,000 per year
As an Aquatics Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of the aquatic programs which includes planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs. This also includes maintaining records, scheduling staff, and ensuring proper pool maintenance. The Aquatics Manager also networks with a variety of public agencies and community organizations to promote and meet program needs. The Aquatics Manager is a leader responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising YMCA team members, including team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, and other team members as assigned.
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!
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience
- 2 years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience. Prior team leadership/supervisory experience is essential with the ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
- 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.
- Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire. This includes ability to pass a water skills/swim test.
- 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
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!
Impact Marketing Manager
The budgeted salary for this role is 70-75k annually
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to creating long-lasting positive change, whether it’s through health and wellbeing, early education, violence prevention, or one of our other programs and services. We’re looking for talented individuals who are committed to empowering our community by creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and support — individuals like you!
The Impact Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading our impact marketing initiatives, with a keen focus on supporting marketing for grant-focused campaigns and the Y’s Impact Advancement and Community Development business units. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the association to create seamless, integrated journeys across audiences and channels that drive meaningful engagements and accelerate sales opportunities. The Impact Marketing Manager will leverage research and trends, along with technical expertise and understanding of the customer journey to raise awareness, drive demand, and take the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s marketing strategy to the next level.
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!
Scopes and Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, execute, and analyze innovative marketing plans that raise the profile of the YMCA of Metro Chicago, generates demand, and demonstrates the organization’s focus on strengthening community
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the Marketing team and expertly translate strategic business objectives into technical orchestration
- Develop and evaluate creative concepts, copy, artwork, and production methods/materials to support aligned strategies
- Drive improvement of program effectiveness through advanced audience segmentation, journey mapping, A/B testing, and deliverability
- Partner across departments to amplify the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, data integrity management, and new technology integrations
- Prepare reports for discussion and analysis of key marketing and business performance indicators and partner with Brand Strategy & Marketing leadership to identify advanced reporting needs, and analyze performance trends, CX insights, and best practices to provide optimization recommendations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external partners
- Understand marketing best practices and stay ahead of global industry trends
Minimum and Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or preferred equivalent
- Minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience
- Ability to develop campaign strategies, segment, and target audiences for engagement and conversion
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Hands-on experience with campaign execution and an expert grasp of audience segmentation, as well as integrated nurture and outbound campaigns Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
All YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago employees are required to 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 an Executive Director to work with our Youth Safety Violence Prevention Program (YSVP).
Youth Safety and Violence Prevention (YSVP) is seeking an Executive Director that is experienced in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) implementation. CVI is an approach that uses evidence-informed strategies to reduce violence through tailored community-centered initiatives. The CVI approach includes or employs:
- Trusted, credible messengers and practitioners, to deliver key intervention elements.
- Representatives of the affected communities as full partners who provide input and guidance on the intervention’s approach.
- A focus on those individuals at the highest risk of experiencing or perpetrating community violence in the near term.
The Executive Director of Youth Safety and Violence Prevention will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Y’s primary, secondary, and tertiary violence prevention programs, including the Street Intervention Program. The Executive Director will develop deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plans.
The Executive Director of Youth Safety and Violence Prevention works closely with the Human Services Business and Compliance Officer and the Director of Operations and collaborates with the Senior Director of Programs, and Executive Directors of the Membership Centers.
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:
- Experience working in high-risk communities and with high-risk individuals.
- Knowledge of local community resources (services providers, programs).
- Has an understanding of trauma-informed practice and is able to incorporate this approach in day-to-day operations.
- Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and reliable reporting and accountability systems necessary to demonstrate program impact, attract resources, and achieve strategic goals
- Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress and regularly evaluate program components to measure successes that can be effectively communicated
- Maintain financial controls in line with approved budgets
- Direct all activities related to Youth Safety and Violence Prevention, achieving all projected outcomes
- Serve as the Human Services Emergency Preparedness liaison to the Association, assisting in the development of procedures and protocols to effectively address emergency situations
- Ensure compliance, safety, and security of all program participants
- Monitor and evaluate crime conditions on a continuing basis in the areas surrounding the Centers and school-based programs and implement safety/safe passage programs as needed
- Meet with Association staff, Chicago Public School personnel, Chicago Police Department, community members, and other stakeholders to discuss safety concerns that impact the Association and its programs
- Actively engage and energize public and private partnering organizations, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Hire, lead, coach, develop and retain a high-performing staff, conduct in-service training/staff development to improve skill and proficiency, and provide access and structure for their professional development
- In conjunction with the Chief Development Officer, prepare proposals and grants and secure program funding.
- Provide oversight and ensure appropriate legal review of all agreements and commitments, including service level agreements, subcontractors, and employment contracts where appropriate.
- Strategic about promoting the brand of YSVP and building relationships with potential partners.
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
Minimum and Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; graduate degree preferred; at least seven years of professional experience in youth safety and violence prevention, with three of those in a team management role
- Demonstrated success in developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs
- Proficient in using technology as a management reporting tool and experience working with information technology staff to develop and implement program evaluation systems
- Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
- Experience working with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group
- Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance
- Operates from a trauma-informed lens that properly supports those that may have been traumatized.
- Demonstrated results in managing complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
- Self-directed with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission.
Make A Difference In Your Community!
The YMCA is hiring part-time Membership Specialists who want to turn their passion for customer service into a career.
As a Membership Specialist, you will be the face of the front desk greeting and welcoming members and guests into the Y. Membership Specialists will actively interact and engage with members and guests, determining their needs and offering solutions to meet those needs. They will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service to Y members, program participants and guests.
Starting salary at $15.40 per hour.
Flexible Schedules: We schedule around your availability!
Why Work for the Y?
- 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:
- At least 18 years of age or older.
- Must have high school diploma or GED.
- One year of member relations or customer service preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Must be able to work a variety of hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.
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!
Youth Development Instructor Opportunity
Earn a $300 signing bonus 30 days after your start date as an active Y employee!
The starting pay for this role is $17.14 per hour
Now hiring for the following YMCA Neighborhood Locations:
Rauner Family YMCA- Pilsen/Little Village
North Lawndale YMCA- Homan Square
As a Youth Development Instructor in our school-aged program, you'll be implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades K-8. You will work with a specific group of youth on interactive and enriching social and cultural experiences, ensuring the safety and security of program participants; we value child and team safety so you'll be following licensing regulations and adhering to the YMCA philosophy and goals.
Our before and after-school 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.
In this role, you will:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of youth growth and development and creates high quality program implementation by providing a safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment
- Provide positive classroom climate that encourages respect and responsibility and that is characterized by teamwork, camaraderie and inclusiveness
- Prepare 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
- Organize and lead youth in indoor/outdoor activities which meets group and individual needs, interests and considers diverse abilities
- Provide effective supervision of all children that is age-appropriate and assures the safety and well-being of all youth, at all times
- Positively interacts with children, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment
- Demonstrate an appreciation of children’s efforts and accomplishments and providing assistance and encouragement to program participants when needed.
- Models self-control, respect and cooperation to children and other team members
- Utilizes youth arrival/departure to share information with parents/guardians and to build relationships
- Follows program schedule and maintains accurate records of attendance, meals and other records as necessary to meet program requirements
- Participate in team meetings and other school-age program activities
- Complete fifteen clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered training, in-service or continuing education and maintain log/record of such.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all center staff, children, and families
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed
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!
Minimum and Preferred Requirements:
- Must be 19 years of age and have a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited college/university with six semester hours or equivalent related to school-aged care, child development, elementary education physical education, recreation, camping or a related field
- Must meet/maintain requirements for fingerprint background check clearance, provide medical clearance documentation and other program pre-employment prerequisites
- Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description; The YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disability.
- 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
Community Navigator Opportunity!
Find Your Purpose!
This position is a grant funded temporary role- Starting salary is $50,000 annually.
This position will work closely with the following communities: Great Lakes, Round Lake, Mundelein, and Waukegan
Despite the generally increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine providers across Illinois, disparities persist in vaccine confidence, vaccine access, and uptake among groups by race, age, and geographic location. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Community Navigator to assist in, and lead community-level efforts, for a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination uptake program throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. This is a one-year, grant-funded opportunity. This role will sit in the Y’s Community Investment & Social Responsibility Department.
The Community Navigator is responsible, in conjunction with the Program Director, for community engagement, navigation, and widespread efforts under the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Program. This position will be responsible for overseeing the community-engaged aspects of the COVID-19 vaccination uptake efforts which will include, but not be limited to: establishing partnerships with community stakeholders, identifying community residents and members most in need of COVID-19 related services and assistance (with expansion potentially to other identified health inequities within the community), navigation of community residents and members to services, education on COVID-19 mitigation and other health issues (when identified within the community), and general implementation and expansion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Program.
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:
Operations Management
- Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, members, and other key community leaders in target focus areas
- Aids in identifying populations of special consideration (i.e. high COVID-19 rates, high rates of chronic comorbidities, low access rates)
- Leads community outreach and engagement efforts, with aid from the Program Director
- Liaisons marketing strategies for events, recruitment strategies, and outreach efforts
- Navigates individuals to services for COVID-19 vaccination, education, and other mitigation efforts
- Monitors and manages grant budgets and spend, in conjunction with the Program Director
- Aids in the coordination of vaccination drop-off efforts
- Aids in the coordination planning and implementation of COVID-19 mitigation events and other efforts
- Aids in management of community partners, stakeholders, and community members to identify and execute on COVID-19 vaccination uptake and other transmission mitigation strategies
- Aids in marketing of COVID-19 and other health equity events, efforts, and initiatives at the community level
- Supports the mission and strategic plan of the YMCA with other projects and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma/ GED required. Bachelors degree preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Minimum three years experience with health navigation at the community level. Experience with COVID-19, or communicable disease health navigation, is preferred
- Experience conducting community-based health education. Experience with communicable disease education preferred.
- Cultural competence expressed via experience in working with diverse communities (race/ ethnicity, economic, educational)
- Strong human relations skills, as well as, personal values and work ethics that are consistent with the YMCA philoso
- Ability to lead, motivate and support a diverse, high-performing team including identifying, selecting, onboarding, developing and evaluating team members.\
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with members, team members and other stakeholders and constituents.
- Ability to travel by car throughout the Chicagoland suburbs
- Flexibility to attend weekend and/or nighttime events and program efforts
- 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
Fitness Attendant Open Position at Fry Family YMCA!
Salary range starts at $15.40 per hour
The Fry Family YMCA in Naperville is hiring for a part time Fitness Attendant to join the YMCA team. This integral position on the Fitness Team could be your first step to a building a career in fitness, or the next step in your fitness journey.
As a Fitness Attendant - You will:
- Develop, motivate and maintain professional relationships with members by providing personal attention to all members and guests using a proactive approach
- Be an active marketing resource by discussing and promoting the YMCA fitness programs with our members
- Provide basic assistance and guidance to users of the fitness equipment when needed, as you acknowledge all members throughout the facilities
- Ensure a safe environment through constant circulation of the fitness facilities and promptly responding to safety and emergency situations
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations
To be Qualified you must have:
- A high school diploma or GED
- The ability to Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. and push >50 lbs.
- A passion for and obtain general knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy
- Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment
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
Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job? The YMCA is hiring Summer Day Camp- Counselors for 2023
Join us for the experience of a lifetime!
At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our SummerDay Camp Counselors are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.
Summer Day Camp Counselors receive comprehensive training, a Monday-Friday work schedule that leaves your weekends free, field trips to fun places, the chance to meet and work with an amazing diverse group of people, a free Y family membership, discounted programs and lots of opportunity for growth!
The Summer Day Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. The Summer Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any time.
As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you are responsible to:
- Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families.
- Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies
- Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
- Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
- Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
- Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
- Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers 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 campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
- Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times
What do you need to be a Summer Day Camp Counselor?
- A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
- Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required
- You will be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
- Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
- Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
- Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
- 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!
Personal Trainer Opportunity - leverage your passion for fitness!
In addition to joining our mission and making a difference in your community, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers great perks for all part-time employees.
- Free YMCA membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Earned Sick Leave
- Flexible scheduling
Position Summary: We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Personal Trainers to join the YMCA team. This position is great for candidates looking to impact a growing, dynamic organization and their community significantly.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least a year of Personal Training experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- NASM, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA highly recommended at the time of hire.
- Must obtain strength training certification and YMCA Principles of Health and Fitness within 90 days of hire.
- Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
- Ability to motivate and lead members.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.
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
YMCA Camp Duncan is hiring seasonal Lifeguards!
Earn a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard at the time of payout. Earn another $300 retention bonus after 6 months of employment as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.
Salary range $15.40-$17.00 per hour
Flexible scheduling opportunities
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!
Requirements:
- Lifeguards - Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Must succesfully complete water skills assessment.
- Must successfully complete the certification or have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers
- Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description
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
Food Service / Kitchen Assistant
YMCA Camp Pinewood located in Twin Lake, Michiganis hiring kitchen/cook/food service positions!
Salary range is $14.00-$16.00 per hour
Flexible schedule
This position assists with food service for staff and campers and supports safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Food Service team works to manage all aspects of food preparation including cooking and serving food and dishwashing. Prior restaurant or food service experience a plus but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing food for cooking and/or presentation
- Assisting cooks in serving food
- Utilize a variety of cooking techniques: baking, sautéing, grilling, steaming, frying etc.
- Use a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e. slicer, ovens, griddles, mixers, knives, etc.)
- Dishwashing
- Stocking and rotating inventory
- Following and maintain health department standards for foodservice
- Maintaining temperature logs on all refrigerators/freezers
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen
- Pitching in wherever needed to support a great experience for our campers and staff
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older and have a have high school diploma
- Food Service or Cooking experience is a great plus, but NOT required
- Must have ability to follow oral & written instructions
- Willingness to be trained in operating kitchen equipment and follow food service sanitation practices
- Be able to have and maintain positive relationships with all customers from point of contact
- Must be able to stand on feet for extended period of time; walk stairs; lift up to 50lbs.
Child Abuse Prevention
Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
- Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
- Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.
Find Your Purpose!
Youth Enrichment Instructor Opportunity!
Starting pay range: $15.90- $16.40 per hour
Join us and help lead our future to greatness with the Community Schools Initative through the YMCA!
The YMCA Before & After-school programs team is hiring part-time Youth Enrichment Instructors. The part-time Youth Enrichment Instructors will create child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationships, and healthy living in Chicago. The hours for this exciting position are Monday - Friday from 2pm-6pm.
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 18 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: 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.
Reasons to work at the Y.
- Be part of a team that cares about one another.
- Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all
- When you work here, you will find opportunities to try new things. Every day is something new.
- YMCA Membership, discounted programs, and much more!
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 $15.40 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.
Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job? The YMCA is hiring Summer Day Camp- Counselors for 2023
Join us for the experience of a lifetime!
At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our SummerDay Camp Counselors are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.
Summer Day Camp Counselors receive comprehensive training, a Monday-Friday work schedule that leaves your weekends free, field trips to fun places, the chance to meet and work with an amazing diverse group of people, a free Y family membership, discounted programs and lots of opportunity for growth!
The Summer Day Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. The Summer Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any time.
As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you are responsible to:
- Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families.
- Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbies
- Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
- Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
- Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
- Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
- Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers 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 campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
- Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times
What do you need to be a Summer Day Camp Counselor?
- A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
- Enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required
- You will be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
- Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
- Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
- Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
- Meets 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 $15.40 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 $15.40 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 YMCA of Metro Chicago Before & After-school programs is hiring a Site Team Lead at Carlos Fuentes and Acero Cruz for the 2022-2023 school year!
Salary range of $16.40-$17.00 per hour
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.
As a Site Team Leadyou 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:
- 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.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- 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.
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 $15.40 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.
Make A Difference In Your Community!
Personal Trainer Opportunity - leverage your passion for fitness!
In addition to joining our mission and making a difference in your community, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers great perks for all part-time employees.
- Free YMCA membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Earned Sick Leave
- Flexible scheduling
Position Summary: We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Personal Trainers to join the YMCA team. This position is great for candidates looking to impact a growing, dynamic organization and their community significantly.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least a year of Personal Training experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- NASM, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA highly recommended at the time of hire.
- Must obtain strength training certification and YMCA Principles of Health and Fitness within 90 days of hire.
- Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
- Ability to motivate and lead members.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.
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
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