Jobs

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
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: Part-time
Location: Positions available at both our Southeast and Northwest Y branches
Reports to: Aquatics Director/Coordinator
Pay Rate: Starting at $12.00/hour, depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monroe County YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to maintain a safe and clean environment at the Monroe County YMCA aquatics facility. Responsibilities include reacting to an emergency situation as a qualified first responder. Part-time staff should work a minimum of 4 hours per week or 16 hours per month on a consistent basis.​

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead by example and perform all lifeguard duties at a high level.
• Ensure all lifeguards are maintaining a safe and clean pool facility during each shift.
• Fulfill all lifeguard duties (on time, chemical checks, policy enforcement, etc.).
• Communicate regularly with all lifeguards and staff regarding open shifts, special situations, etc.
• Be aware of pool(s) conditions – cleanliness, chemical balance, etc.
• Assist with cleaning responsibilities.
• Must attend monthly in-services. Typically the third or fourth Sunday evening of each month.
• Other duties as requested by Aquatics Director or Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain current lifeguard and CPR certifications through the American Red Cross and be able to successfully perform life-saving skills.
• Must complete Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

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.