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FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Hourly Rate: $18.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment at the Monroe County YMCA Aquatics Center. The Aquatics Coordinator assists with the administration, supervision, instruction, and direction of swim instructors and lifeguards within the Aquatics Department to ensure a high-quality, dynamic aquatic program; builds positive relationships with members, parents, and class participants; and maintains a well-trained aquatic staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Swim Instructors
  • Oversee the quality, success and growth of the YMCA Swim program.
  • Track and maintain the swim lesson record for all sessions.
  • Perform progress checks for swim instructors.
  • Assist with the scheduling and monitoring of swim lessons.
• Lifeguards
  • Responsible for the recruiting/supervising of aquatic staff personnel:  
    • Review the aquatic staff manual annually.
    • Administer water skill tests.
    • Conduct annual evaluations.
    • Cover open shifts for lifeguards and/or swim instructors when necessary.
    • Supervise/coordinate skill checks.
• In-service
  • Coordinate in-service training sessions and maintain and track all certifications of aquatic staff members.
• Pool Maintenance/Safety
  • Oversee and implement protocol to meet maintenance standards based on best practices.
  • Ensure all risk management procedures are followed.
• General
  • Work with the aquatic director to provide pool schedules indicating lane and pool availability every session.
  • Assist with pool emergencies.
  • Assist in the development of new programs and ideas (general member motivation tools, i.e., swim across Indiana).
  • Build relationships with members.
  • Keep involved with frontline staff.
  • Complete other duties as requested by the aquatics director.
  • Enforce policies and procedures for all aquatic staff.
  • Initiate coaching/discipline sessions with the support of the aquatics director and the Human Resources Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 2-3 years of aquatic experience.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Y-USA Swim Instructor Certification.
• CPO and LGI certification preferred.
• YMCA experience 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 ensure 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
Location: Northwest Y

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.

FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Youth & Family Program Coordinator
Location: Either the Northwest Y or Southeast 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: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Aquatics Director/Coordinator
Location: Positions available at both our Southeast and Northwest Y branches
Pay Rate: Starting at $18.00/hour, depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monroe County YMCA is seeking Swim Instructors to maintain a safe learning environment at the Monroe County YMCA aquatics facility. Responsibilities include teaching YMCA swim lessons focused on water adjustment, safety skills, and stroke development. Part-time staff must have at least 2 private lesson clients per month on a consistent basis or teach group lessons on a consistent basis.​

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete all required records and reports on schedule.
  • Formulate daily lesson plans based on the YMCA of the USA swim lesson guidelines.
  • Keep current accurate attendance and skill records.
  • Have parents/participants complete instructor evaluation forms.
  • Consistently attend swim lessons and get approval for substitutions.
  • Complete accident and incident reports when appropriate.
• Communicate with parents.
  • Be available before or after class to offer feedback on child’s progress to parents.
  • Evaluate skill progress and give progress reports to parents at the end of lesson sessions.
• Conduct a well-organized class.
  • Be on deck 15 minutes prior to class time to assist in pool preparation, talk to parents, and meet children.
  • Put safety first!
  • Use daily lesson plans.
  • Be enthusiastic.
  • Always get in the water.
  • Be able to demonstrate and explain skills clearly.
  • Integrate the YMCA’s philosophy of body, spirit, and mind.
  • Contact Aquatic Coordinator with concerns.
  • Notify Aquatic Coordinator if a student is absent for two consecutive days.
  • Put equipment away after class.
• Attend all aquatic in-service training and staff meetings.
• Keep certifications current.
• Keep current on emergency procedures.
• Immediately advise the Aquatic Coordinator or lesson supervisor when you have students in your classes who do not belong there skill-wise. The students could be a level lower or higher. It is important to lightly retest your students especially that first day.
• Advise the Aquatic Coordinator or lesson supervisor when you have students in your classes who are not on your class rosters or when you have students on your class rosters who do not show up for classes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain current CPR, First Aid, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training.
• YMCA swim instructor or WSI preferred.
• Completion of Monroe County YMCA instructor training.
• Possess patience, tact, and good judgment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

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: Member Services Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Member Services Coordinator, this position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving Welcome Center services and systems. The position serves members and guests, maintains member service control, answers the telephone, answers member questions, and performs various clerical duties.

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

• Performs front desk processes, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Provides maintenance of member accounts.
• Exhibits excellent telephone etiquette and face-to-face interactions with members and prospective members.
• Provides facility tours.
• Provides excellent greeting to members and prospective members.
• Gains proficient use of system software and cash-handling procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-2 Years of customer service experience including supervisory responsibility
• Proven ability in showing initiative, good judgment
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Promote the YMCA’s mission and core values
• Acquaint members with YMCA programs and benefits
• Develop relationships and promote building of team values
• Promote an environment that celebrates and welcomes everyone
• Be a positive role model by promoting best practices for member engagement
• Be informed and up to date on all policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Respond professionally and effectively to frequent inquiries, complaints, and suggestions

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

This position contributes to the overall success of the welcome center mission by providing outstanding hospitality and service to our members. 

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.