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Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career 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. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, 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.
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Needed: Member Service Staff, Lifeguards, Bus Drivers, Preschool Teachers, Afterschool Counselors
Current Open Jobs
Childwatch Staff
Branch: Grandview
Deadline: Until filled
Salary: $8.00
Job Description
The Childwatch Staff is responsible for providing care for children ages 6 weeks to 11 years old. Flexible hours which may include nights and weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- To supervise and interact appropriately with all children in the program according to prescribed YMCA standards
- Provides safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children
- To plan, implement and participate in all scheduled activities including, but not limited to sports, games, crafts, etc
- To complete all required documentation for the program
- To interact appropriately with all parents of program participants
- To help with housekeeping tasks as necessary
- Act in a mature and responsible manner at all times while on duty
- Demonstrate sound judgement in decision making
- Be able to follow the direction of the Childwatch Director and/or shift supervisor
Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or GED or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
To Apply:
Submit application to Crystal Moody at [email protected]
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
Member Service Staff
Branch: Grandview
Deadline: Until filled
Salary: $8.00
Job Description
This position is responsible for serving members and guests, maintaining member service control, data entry, answering member questions, and performing various clerical duties. Flexible hours which may include nights and weekends
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent minimum. Degree pursuit/currently employed in service industry preferred.
- Effective verbal communication skills required
- Basic knowledge and use of computers
- High degree of accuracy with provided information
- Multi-task oriented
- First Aid and CPR required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Required safety trainings within two weeks of hire
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Greet members (by name) and visitors in a positive and professional manner as a
representative of the YMCA; ensures the security of the facility enforcing policy
regarding visitors - Handle and solve member concerns
- Answer the telephone in a prompt, courteous manner – three ring rule applies
- No one left “on hold” for more than 30 seconds without personal contact
- Provide all needed information on phone messages taken and give correct information to callers
- Member sign-up and program registration all done correctly and in a timely manner
- Enter receipt information correctly for membership and programs
- Be accountable for all money collected during your shift. Ensure Money and receipt total match
- Perform routine filing and copying as needed
- Perform facility access control duties by scanning member’s cards and entering visitors in the computer program
- Understand and be able to apply emergency procedures
- Maintain clean and professional appearance for self and facility. Wear staff shirt. Wear nametag. (shorts and skirts of moderate length, no blue jeans)
To Apply:
Submit application to Crystal Moody at [email protected]
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
Afterschool Counselor
Branch: Cleveland Avenue YMCA
Deadline: Until filled
Salary: $8.00
Job Description
Counselors are responsible for supervising children while conducting educational, cultural and recreational activities for children from grades K-8.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Must enjoy working with children
- Demonstrated experience working with children
- Approachable and friendly
- Excellent character, integrity and adaptability
- Ability to teach and lead various recreational activities
- Ability to communicate and work with a variety of age and skill levels
- The desire and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
- Available Monday – Friday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participants
- Learn the likes and dislikes of each participant
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for group problem solving
- Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success while at the YMCA
- Encourage respect for personal property, YMCA equipment and facilities
- Set a good example for participants in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, clean-up chores, rules and sportsmanship
- Guide participants in participating successfully in all aspects of activities
- Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the participants’ day
- Observe participants behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
- Meet/communicate regularly with Director regarding concerns, updates and challenges
- Submit all required paperwork on time
To Apply:
Submit application to Ariann Charity at [email protected]
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
Program Director
Branch: Camp Chandler
Deadline: October 25
Salary: $32,000-36,000
Job Description
Work on beautiful Lake Jordan in Alabama’s stunning countryside with endless wilderness recreation opportunities right outside your door, yet only 10 miles from modern conveniences and 30 miles from a metropolitan city.YMCA Camp Chandler is seeking a motivated camp professional who will be committed to maintaining the high standard of operations of Camp Chandler’s summer camp program, group camping, outdoor education, and special events.The Program Director serves an integral role in the successful running of all components of summer camp programs. He/she is responsible for overseeing the over-all daily operation of summer camp including scheduling daily programs and staff, training staff, program accountability, working with user groups, and all other programming to facilitate a successful summer program for campers and groups. He/she will also provide assistance with outdoor education and other camp programs. The Program Director ensures the positive experience of camp to all groups.
Qualifications:
- The incumbent must have attained a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Recreation or a related field. He/she must be able to directly supervise a part-time summer staff of up to fifty people. The daily operation of camp requires the following skills: good inter-personal skills, prior camping experience, knowledge of computers, high and low ropes experience, food service experience (ServSafe preferred), and the ability to assist with grounds and maintenance duties. The incumbent must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social & economic aspects of the community. He/she must have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive a van and truck, and be insurable. General aquatic knowledge is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Resides on-site with housing provided as part of compensation package.
- Supervises Summer Camp including budget, camper recruitment and retention, evaluation, daily operation, staffing, and programming
- Responsible for marketing, promotion, and recruitment of Summer Camp and Seasonal campers
- Works with Group Camping to ensure group satisfaction in the areas of programming, facility preparation and cleaning, meal service, and the High and Low Ropes course.
- Leads Staff Training
- Supervises Program Areas
- Organizes and oversees teen programs: Leader in Training (LIT) Program and the S.W.A.T Program.
- Assists Senior Program Director in the year-round supervising of daily operations and camp staff
- Assists with Outdoor Education; serving as an instructor
- Assists in Camp Facility and Grounds; cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance
- Leads Halloween Carnival
- Directs Father/Child Weekends
- Assists with Annual Campaign and leads Staff Campaign
- Attends YMCA Association and Camp Board Meetings monthly in addition to other Metro functions
- Promote positively activities and programs of Camp Chandler to the General Public
- Other duties as assigned
Certifications:
- First-Aid/CPR certifications, Lifeguarding certifications and boating license are preferred.
To Apply:
Submit resume and six references to Mona Martin at [email protected]
When applying indicate position and branch.
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
Member Service Staff (Mornings and Afternoons)
Branch: Bell Road
Deadline: Until filled
Salary: $8.00 per hour
Job Description
This position is responsible for serving members and guests, maintaining member service control, data entry, answering member questions, and performing various clerical duties. Morning hours are 7:30am – 12:00pm; afternoon hours are 11:00am – 5:00pm
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent minimum. Degree pursuit/currently employed in service industry preferred.
- Effective verbal communication skills required
- Basic knowledge and use of computers
- High degree of accuracy with provided information
- Multi-task oriented
- First Aid and CPR required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Required safety trainings within two weeks of hire
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Attend YMCA Safety Training Workshop within 30 days of employment
- Understand and be able to apply emergency procedures
- Greet members (by name) and visitors in a positive and professional manner as a
representative of the YMCA; ensures the security of the facility enforcing policy
regarding visitors - Handle and solve member concerns
- Answer the telephone in a prompt, courteous manner – three ring rule applies
- No one left “on hold” for more than 30 seconds without personal contact
- Provide all needed information on phone messages taken and give correct information to callers
- Member sign-up and program registration all done correctly and in a timely manner
- Enter receipt information correctly for membership and programs
- Be accountable for all money collected during your shift. Ensure Money and receipt total match
- Perform routine filing and copying as needed
- Perform facility access control duties by scanning member’s cards and entering visitors in the computer program
- Maintain clean and professional appearance for self and facility. Wear staff shirt. Wear nametag. (shorts and skirts of moderate length, no blue jeans)
To Apply:
Submit application to Brittney Martin at [email protected]
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
