Jobs at the Y
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members, of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors.
All employment opportunities with the Monroe County YMCA for either the Southeast or Northwest Y will be posted here. Applications are accepted only for positions posted as open. Applications must be fully and correctly completed to be accepted and screened. All applications are subject to background checks.
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Current Openings:
Aquatic Fitness Instructor
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Location: Southeast Y
FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Group Exercise Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an Aquatic Fitness Instructor to join our team of YMCA Group Exercise Instructors! As an Aquatic Fitness Instructor, you will be responsible for leading and instructing aquatic fitness classes for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
All Group Exercise Instructors provide quality instruction in a group setting, which contributes to each member's health and fitness goals. Instructors must follow group exercise professional standards, build positive relationships with members and staff, and exhibit the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide modifications and progressions for exercises to accommodate varies fitness levels
- Ensure the safety of all exercise participants at all times
- Attempt to know each participant's name and his/her individual fitness goals
- Arrive early/stay late after class as needed to be available to members
- Monitor and record class attendance
- Ensure that equipment is in proper working order and that it is used correctly
- Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions, injuries, accidents, needed repairs, or member complaints immediately
- Check communication outlets routinely (email, GroupEx Pro.)
- Follow YMCA substitution policies and be willing to sub for others
- Attend all fitness meetings and training sessions
- Be familiar with all emergency procedures, exits, and codes
- Keep all certifications current
- Be a team player
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CPR Certification and Bloodborne Pathogens training; can be obtained at the YMCA and must be completed within 30 days of employment
- National certification in aquatic fitness instruction through an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) upon employment or within six months of hire date
- Dependable and punctual
- Strong leadership qualities
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational with large groups
- Possess good verbal and interpersonal skills
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.
Personal Trainer
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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.
Play & Learn Team Member
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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 within 30 days of hire and then keep them updated: CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention
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.
Swim Instructor
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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.
Welcome Center Staff
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FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Member Services Coordinator
Location: Northwest Y
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.
Youth Enrichment Assistant
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FLSA Status: Part Time – Average of 15 hours per week
Location: Southeast and Northwest Y branches
Reports to: Youth & Family Program Director
Pay Rate: $13.00/hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Monroe County YMCA’s Youth Enrichment program seeks a motivated individual to assist the Youth Enrichment Coordinator. This role requires a passion for working with children. The assistant helps plan, prepare, implement, and supervise enrichment activities while providing administrative support and maintaining high quality programs in a positive social learning environment.
Programming Hours: Monday-Thursday from 2:00-7:00 pm for afternoon Youth Enrichment classes; Monday-Thursday from 12:00-2:00 pm for Homeschool Gym & Swim (alternating between Northwest & Southeast locations); Saturday mornings; and some other evening and weekend hours as required (no Sunday programs.) Classes will be scheduled in the time frames above.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Greet parents and children by name upon entry and exit
- Actively engage with children through play, conversation, crafts, building, cooking, and other activities
- Create a warm, positive atmosphere while prioritizing safety and inclusivity
- Plan, prepare, set up, lead, and clean-up activities including crafts, STEM workshops, cooking classes, games, and movement opportunities
- Understand and enforce safety protocols
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
- Guide volunteers and communicate program policies
- Manage program resources responsibly and conduct inventory
- Assist with program promotion and marketing
- Report parental concerns, incidents, and schedule changes to coordinator
- Maintain reliable attendance and proactive communication regarding scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with children/teens ages 3-17 or formal education background preferred
- Excellent oral, written, and auditory communication skills
- Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and leadership abilities
- Physical requirements: lift 30 pounds four feet high, sit/stand on floor at child level, stand for extended periods
- Must complete CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire and maintain certifications
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.
Youth Sports Supervisor
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Position Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Location: Positions available at both our Southeast and Northwest Y branches
Pay Rate: $14/hour
Reports To: Youth & Adult Sports Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Sports Supervisor is an entry-level leadership position responsible for assisting with the on-site coordination of the Y’s Youth Sports leagues and programs. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about sports, enjoy working with children, and are looking to gain experience in supervision, leadership, and recreation management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise Youth Sports games and practices at assigned locations
- Provide guidance and support to coaches, referees, players, and parents
- Set up and take down equipment before and after games/practices
- Monitor player safety and ensure a positive and respectful environment
- Assist with enforcing league rules, policies, and sportsmanship standards
- Help resolve minor conflicts or issues that arise during activities
- Communicate effectively with site staff and report incidents or concerns to management
- Serve as a positive role model for youth participants
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Interest in sports, youth development, or recreation—experience as a player, coach, or referee preferred but not required
- Responsible, dependable, and punctual—must have reliable transportation
- Must be CPR certified within 90 days of employment
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and follow organizational policies and procedures
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May work indoors or outdoors depending on the sport and season
- Requires standing, walking, bending, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
- Must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with children and families
