Jobs

FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Wellness Center Coordinator
Location: Positions available at both Southeast Y and Northwest Y

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support and guide members as they acclimate to YMCA wellness facilities. Create and build relationships to foster a strong community within the YMCA. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all fitness equipment and fitness centers. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide information on facility services, policies, programs, volunteer opportunities, and special events.
• Be knowledgeable about program areas, cardio, and strength equipment. Be able to demonstrate correct and safe usage of equipment. Meet with members individually and in small groups for appointments.
• Follow up with members from appointments and as needed.
• Show interest in the member as a person and initiate interaction with and between members and staff. Be available to members at all times.
• Greet members and guests. Get to know their names.
• Use proper communication channels to report equipment in need of repair, issues with facility, and concerns/complaints of members.
• Keep facility/equipment clean and free of clutter.
• Be ready and able to respond to all emergencies.
• Emphasize fun; make the Y a happy place with positive relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds, work with hands overhead, and work on hands and knees.
• Needs to be a people person - one who excels at connecting with others.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment is helpful but not required. 
• Must be 18 years old.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental, and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Youth & Family Program Coordinator
Location: Northwest Y

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of a Play and Learn team member is to facilitate play in a safe, enriching environment. We help children develop social skills through positive interactions; physical competencies through gross and fine motor activities; intellectual skills through participation in games, pretend play, music, movement, and language activities; and emotional competencies by feeling accepted and learning to accept others. We offer a safe, quality program as a member service, which supports families in their quest for health and wellness and gives children an environment in which to grow, learn, and have fun! Our program is often the first contact with the Y that our very youngest members have. Without our support, many families could not use their memberships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet parents and children by name when they enter and exit Play and Learn. 
• Actively engage with children in the room by playing, talking, singing, reading, pretending, crafting, etc.
• Be proactive in your movement around the room.
• Create a warm and positive atmosphere for the parents and children.
• Responsible for keeping children engaged in activity during their visit to Play and Learn by promoting and participating in positive play.
• Assist in planning, preparing, leading, and cleaning up craft activities, games, stories, or movement opportunities.
• Understand and enforce Play and Learn safety protocol.
• Attend all job-related meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Assist volunteers by providing guidance and communicating Play and Learn policies to them.
• Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others.
• Manage program resources responsibly.
• Follow the cleaning schedule and keep the room clean and in good order.
• Keep the Play and Learn Team Leader or Youth & Family Coordinator informed of parental concerns and schedule changes.
• Demonstrate responsibility by following the child care schedule, consistently arriving on time for shifts, and being proactive in securing your own substitute when necessary according to the child care scheduling and substitution request policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age of 16 or older
• Experience with children (infants, toddlers, preschoolers) and/or formal education in early childhood education preferred. 
• Must work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to engage in all activities associated with the daily care and routine of children of multiple ages, including but not limited to interacting with children at floor level, movement activities, lifting children, reading stories, engaging with small or large groups of children, leading/directing activities for large or small groups, diapering children, and helping with toileting as needed.
• Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with children, parents, and other staff members.
• Able and willing to work as a team member.
• Must possess strong relationship-building skills, communication skills, decision-making skills, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds from floor to approximately four feet off ground.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, get up from the floor, stoop, or kneel at child’s level.
• Must take the following trainings: CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention. Must take these within 30 days of hire and then keep them updated.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental, and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Reports to: Senior Program Director
Salary: $50,000

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Aquatics Director position is an integral part of the success of the Monroe County YMCA and is responsible for all facets of the aquatics operation for both branches. The position will include the administration of the department; program enhancement and development; supervising, scheduling, and evaluating the aquatics staff; and building positive relationships with members, parent and class participants. The Aquatics Program Leadership Team consists of the Aquatics Director, Northwest Aquatics Coordinator, Southeast Aquatics Coordinator, and the part-time swim team coaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Related to the Aquatic Staff
  • Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, supervision, and annual review process for all aquatic staff personnel.  
  • Develop and oversee lifeguard training programs with the assistance of the coordinators.
  • Approve time cards for staff and complete related payroll duties.
  • Develop the aquatic staff work schedule and ensure shifts are covered.
  • Cover open life guard shifts and/or swim instructors within the association, when required.
  • Supervise and coordinate skill checks.  
  • Ensure all staff certifications are up to date and reported to Human Resources Department.
  • Provide guidance and direction to the Tiger Shark Swim Coach.
  • Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with the Aquatics Leadership Team.
• Related to Administrative Functions
  • Responsible for the development and management of the annual budget. 
  • Attend the Monroe County YMCA weekly Director meetings.
  • Work directly with the Marketing Department in developing program promotional materials for swim lessons, Tiger Sharks Swim Team, annual Safety Around Water swim events, and any other programs. 
• Related to Group and Private Swim Instructors
  • Provide guidance and direction to the Coordinators in managing the swim lesson programs.
  • Develop and oversee the scheduling and monitoring of swim lessons and the coordination and tracking of all sessions.
  • Perform progress checks for swim instructors.
  • Cover swim instructor shifts when necessary.
• Pool Maintenance/Safety
  • Work with the Facility Property Director in overseeing protocols to meet pool maintenance. standards based on best practices.
  • Ensure all risk management procedures are followed.
  • Review safety checklist weekly oversee the completion of these functions.
• General
  • Maintain the pool schedule which includes, swim lessons, recreational swimming, and group aquatic classes.
  • Assist with emergencies and serve as lead responder to emergencies.
  • To serve as an Ambassador of the Y in building relationships with member and guests.
  • Responsible for serving members through personal interaction that will foster relationships with the members which includes email correspondence or fact to face interaction.   
  • Models and teaches staff Y values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty in all staff interactions and training sessions.  
  • Complete other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2 years related aquatics experience preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid certifications must be maintained during employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A demonstrated record of possessing a high degree of organizational and supervisory skills required.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs
• Securing the Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification is required within the first year of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
​Reports to: Senior Property Director
Primary Location: Northwest Y on weekdays, both Y locations on Saturday and Sunday
Pay Rate: $15.00
Shift: 9:00 am-3:00 pm, three days a week (days and time of day negotiable); Saturday and Sunday after closing (5:00 pm); 25 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function of the part-time custodial position is to be a team player providing cleaning (i.e. vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash pickup, wiping down surfaces, etc.) of all Monroe County YMCA facilities. Communicate regularly with the senior property director the progress of the custodial program and any needs of the facilities. Consistently display a positive and enthusiastic approach to the performance of the assigned duties and the goals and philosophies of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Have the knowledge, skills, and ability to clean assigned rooms and associated furnishings to a high standard, including women’s restroom and locker room during normal hours of operation.
• Ability to perform duties calling for repetitive motion required on a daily basis, which may include bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, squatting and lifting.
• Responsible to wear protective equipment according to requirements of job taking place.
• Work independently on small and large projects while managing time and resources. 
• Maintain all tools and equipment in proper working order, reporting needed repairs to maintenance. Store tools and equipment and maintain work and storage spaces in a clean and organized fashion.
• Attend all mandatory department meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail 
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to read and follow chemical advisory labels

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow

FLSA Status: Part-Time
Reports to: Healthy Hearts & Active Lives Director
Location: Southeast Y

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Healthy Hearts & Active Lives (HHAL) Exercise Technician is responsible for performing and being familiar with exercise, clerical, participant care and education, public and physician relations, and any other aspects of Healthy Hearts & Active Lives programming. Supervised and directed by the Healthy Hearts & Active Lives Director or other superior HHAL staff member. MUST be available Monday through Friday from 8:00-11:00 am. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Level of knowledge: Basic knowledge of exercise leadership and being able to follow and eventually lead group exercises.  Knowledge of heart and exercise physiology necessary and may be learned on the job. During orientation phase, MUST complete CPR, New Staff, BBP, and Daily duties check-off list.
• Minimum Work Experience: Participant contact experience highly desirable, but not required.  If not member with health care team, self-motivation is essential for familiarization of participant situations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Highly motivated individuals with interpersonal skills necessary to relate positively with cardiopulmonary participants, their families, physicians, and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Serving the member is our first priority, the purpose of our work, and the key to our success!

• Participant Care and Education – Assists with monitoring of participant’s vital signs and EKG; participant orientation and education skills as apply to each participant’s needs and medical history; emergency medical skills as required in a code situation, notify director in case of changes.
• Clerical – Maintenance of supplies and equipment, recording of participant information on exercise chart; progress noting on participants.
• Public and Physician Relations – Acts as representative and liaison to community and physicians in reference to Rehab, education, and participant well-being.
• Administrative – Involved in long/short term goals for program, recommendations for changes or additions to program and program equipment, quality assurance.
• Class Leadership – Begin class ON TIME.  Follow an exercise prescription (warm-up, balance, flexibility, resistance and cool-down) and lead a series of exercises suitable for this population.  Be able to modify exercises for those with special needs.  Motivate participants to exercise at suitable aerobic exercise level. Be available for needs of participants during class time.  

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to move quickly in case of emergency.
• Must be able to move up and down to and from the floor to provide CPR and other emergency care.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Hours: Flexible scheduling; minimum of 15 hours per week; opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week
Reports to: Wellness and Support Services Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide safe and effective one-to-one personal training to program participants. Be able to guide, educate, and motivate participants toward reaching their personal fitness goals. A working knowledge of strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training with ability to pass knowledge on to participants. A drive to help others, a focus on community enrichment, and a desire to play a role in bettering lives through their passion for health and fitness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for connecting with client in timely manner to establish training routine.
• Able to create safe, effective program for each individual client utilizing education and creative fitness tools.
• Maintain tracking records of all clients profiles for both data base and client retention.
• Available to train on a consistent basis. Must be available evenings and weekends. Minimum of three clients required.
• Model best practices for creating and establishing a team concept with fellow personal trainers. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a National Personal Training Certification from an accredited organization. ACSM, ACE, or NASM certified trainers preferred. Degree in physical education health or field related to exercise physiology is preferred but not required.
• Must have a positive and caring attitude and willingness to help individuals achieve their fitness goals by implementing the YMCA mission statement and character development philosophy (i.e., caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility) into personal training.
• Trainers with experience with or education on working with special populations, elderly, youth, and other member bases are highly preferred.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.