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***We greatly appreciate your time and interest in employment with the Glens Falls Family YMCA. Due to the volume of applications received, applicants will be contacted only if additional information is needed.***

Updated 12.30.11

Full-Time Employment Opportunities

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: medical coverage, long-term disability, paid time off, 10% employer paid retirement plan, employee assistance program, professional development and training opportunities. Full-time employees are also eligible for Glens Falls Family YMCA Family Fitness Locker Room membership and program benefits.

NO FULL-TIME OPENINGS AT THIS TIME

Part-Time Employment Opportunities

YMCA Membership and Program benefits - great opportunity to supplement your current income, gain experience, meet new people and get involved in the community!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP!

Camp Counselors: Responsible for small groups of children. Must be able to lead various types of activities (sports, crafts, music, drama, swimming, team building.) Positions available working with ages 3-14.

Branch location: Glens Falls.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have and/or maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be able to take direction and take initiative.
Experience working with children strongly preferred.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
$7.25-$7.50 / hour.
Position begins June 10th, 2012.
Deadline to receive applications: March 1st,2012.

Unit Directors: Responsible for the safety/supervision 30-60 children within a unit, and 3-6 counselors within the unit. Responsible for planning and implementing camp program. Our most experienced, knowledgeable, and capable staff members fill this role. Positions available working with ages 3-14.

Branch location: Glens Falls.
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Must have and/or maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Camp experience or substantial experience working with children required.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
$8.00-$10.00 / hour.
Position begins June 10th, 2012.
Deadline to receive applications: March 1st, 2012.

AQUATICS

Aqua Fit Instructors: Water Fitness classes include Aqua Lattes, Aqua Jogging, Aqua Zumba and Aqua Aerobics.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to teach aqua fitness to all ages required
Must have current American Red Cross CPR Adult/Child/Infant with AED & First Aid certifications
Pay is commensurate with experience
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Lifeguards: Ensure safety of all members and program participants in the pool area

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard, Community First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuers with AED certifications
$7.50-$7.75 commensurate with experience
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Swim Instructors: Teach students of all ages and levels of ability to swim following the YMCA Swim Lesson Program. Responsible for lesson plans and teaching assigned swim groups during a 7-8 week program session.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have current American Red Cross CPR Adult/Child/Infant with AED and First Aid certifications
Ability to demonstrate skills
$7.50/hour
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Swim Team Coach: The Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area swim team (Gators) swims in the North Country Swim League and competes in both YMCA and USA Swimming venues. We have a growing age group program with approximately 75 swimmers. The qualified candidate will report to the head swim coach and assist in working primarily with the three oldest age groups, ranging in age from 12 to 18. This coach will work with the team 8 to 12 hours a week and attend approximately 12 to 16 swim meets a year. Some day travel is required to local swim meets. There will be 3 to 4 overnight travel meets. Ongoing training and maintenance of swimming and safety certifications is required.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Prior competitive swimming and previous coaching experience required.
USA Swimming coaching certification preferred.
Must have/obtain American Red Cross CPR Adult/Child/Infant with AED and First Aid certifications.
Must have ability to demonstrate coaching that promotes the inclusion, respect, and safety of all participants and parents.
$8.00/hour
Position begins ASAP.

CHILDCARE

After School Club Site Directors 2011-2012 School Year: Responsible for overall management of a Site including staff, children and families.

After School Club sites are located in 10 area schools: Abe Wing, Argyle, Big Cross, Hadley Luzerne, Hudson Falls, Jackson Heights, Kensington, Lake George, Queensbury Elementary and Intermediate
Must be at least 18 years of age
AS degree in Early Childhood, Recreation, or related field OR high school diploma (or its equivalent) and 2 years direct experience with children under 13
Friendly personality, ability to provide leadership for other staff as well as for participants, stability, and flexibility required
$9.00-$10.50/hour
Weekdays; hours vary by site depending on school dismissal time
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

After School Club Recreation Leaders 2011-2012 School Year: Responsible for assisting the Site Director in general supervision and management of a site.

After School Club sites are located in 10 area schools: Abe Wing, Argyle, Big Cross, Fort Edward, Hadley Luzerne, Hudson Falls, Jackson Heights, Kensington, Lake George, Queensbury

After School Club sites are located in 10 area schools: Abe Wing, Argyle, Big Cross, Hadley Luzerne, Hudson Falls, Jackson Heights, Kensington, Lake George, Queensbury Elementary and Intermediate
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have experience working with children under 13
Warm and friendly personality required
$7.25-$7.50/hour
Weekdays; hours vary by site depending on school dismissal time
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Kids Corner Aides: Supervise children ages 8 weeks to 10 years in a safe play environment in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and safety standards.

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must model good character and have a warm and friendly personality.
Must have experience working with and relating to children.
Ability to communicate with others and work in a team unit required.
$7.25/hour
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

GYMNASTICS

Girls Team coach: Supervise and instruct Gymnastics Team program participants in alignment with the YMCA mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Help develop girls’ team and programs.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 18 years of age.
Experience supervising and working with children.
Experience working with levels 4-6 required, level 7-10 preferred.
YMCA Gymnastics Instructor or USAG PDP1 Certification preferred.
USAG Safety Certification required (will train).
Ability to spot and teach skills and progressions for team levels as well as create lesson plans.
Must be responsible, a team player and have strong leadership qualities.
Coach about 5 hours per week, plus meets. Opportunity to teach boys classes 1-5 hrs/wk on average.
$10-15/hr depending on experience.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Gymnastics Instructors: Supervise and instruct preschool, school age progressive. and/or trampoline classes. Instructors also needed for birthday parties.

Branch location: Glens Falls

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience teaching gymnastics to youth required.
Good technical knowledge and spotting skills required.
Must have a desire to share knowledge and the ability to incorporate character values into programming.
$8.00-$12.00/hour
Shifts available weeknights and Saturday mornings – teach one or several classes per week.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

MAINTENANCE

Custodians: Clean Locker Rooms and Restrooms as well as other areas of the facility as needed, launder towels and clean glass.

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Must be at least 18 years of age
$8.00/hour
Various shifts available – please call to inquire
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

MEMBER SERVICES

Member Service Representatives: Responsibilities include greeting and scanning members in at the front desk, processing member and program registrations, and providing excellent customer service both in person and over the phone.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a friendly personality and good communication skills.
Customer service experience required, reception or hospitality experience preferred.
Excellent computer and phone skills required.
Must be able to multi-task and handle a fast-paced front desk environment.
$8.00-$8.50/hr
Various shifts available – please call to inquire
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Member Service and Wellness Representatives: Responsibilities include greeting and scanning members in at the front desk, processing member and program registrations, and providing excellent customer service both in person and over the phone. Also responsible for conducting Wellness Center orientations, quality fitness instruction, cleaning mats and equipment, and presenting a positive attitude toward the YMCA, its staff, and its programs.

Branch location: Moreau
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field.
Ability to handle a fast-paced front desk environment.
Obtain/maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Knowledge of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Comfortable and confident in dealing with the general public.
Must have friendly personality, good communication and computer skills.
Customer service experience required, reception or hospitality experience preferred.
Certification with ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizations are preferred.
$8.00-$8.50/hour
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

PERFORMING ARTS

Ballet Instructor: Supervise and lead program participants in a dance program that promotes the YMCA mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 18 years of age.
Experience and background in child supervision.
Ability to instruct dance skills and progressions and create lesson plans.
Ability to teach all levels of ability.
Experience choreographing routines for performances.
Ability to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Strong leadership skills.
Evening and weekend classes, 1 to 3 hours weekly.
$10.00-$15.00/hr commensurate with knowledge/experience
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Contemporary Dance Instructor: Supervise and lead program participants in a dance program that promotes the YMCA mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 18 years of age.
Experience and background in child supervision.
Ability to instruct dance skills and progressions and create lesson plans.
Ability to teach all levels of ability, including intermediate and advanced levels.
Experience choreographing routines for performances.
Ability to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Strong leadership skills.
Evening and weekend classes, 1 to 3 hours weekly.
$10.00-$15.00/hr commensurate with knowledge/experience
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Hip Hop Instructor: Supervise and lead program participants in a dance program that promotes the YMCA mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 18 years of age.
Experience and background in child supervision.
Ability to instruct dance skills and progressions and create lesson plans.
Ability to teach all levels of ability.
Experience choreographing routines for performances.
Ability to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Strong leadership skills.
Evening and weekend classes, 1 to 3 hours weekly.
$10.00-$15.00/hr commensurate with knowledge/experience
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

WELLNESS

Wellness Center Assistant: Responsible for Wellness Center orientations, quality fitness instruction, member service, cleaning mats and equipment, and presenting a positive attitude toward the YMCA, its staff, and its programs.

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 18 years of age.
Must have experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field.
Must obtain/maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must have knowledge of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Must be comfortable and confident in dealing with the general public.
Must have experience working with Windows operating systems.
Certification with ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizations are preferred.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
$8.00-$8.25/hour
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Cycling Instructors: Responsible for quality fitness instruction and member services in Adult Wellness programs.

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Must have 1-2 years practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field.
Glens Falls YMCA Group Exercise Instructor course and written certification required.
Cycling instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization preferred.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Well-organized and prepared to teach classes.
In good physical condition to teach group exercise.
Ability to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes.
Ability to adjust to a variety of fitness levels and be able to offer modifications if needed.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Various class times available.
$13-$14.75 / hour.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Yoga Instructors: Responsible for quality yoga instruction and member services in Adult Wellness programs.

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Must have 1-2 years practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field.
Glens Falls YMCA Group Exercise Instructor course and written certification required.
Yoga instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization preferred.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Well-organized and prepared to teach classes.
In good physical condition to teach group exercise.
Ability to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes.
Ability to adjust to a variety of fitness levels and be able to offer modifications if needed.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
$12-$14 / hour.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Personal Trainers: Responsible for quality fitness training and member services in Adult Wellness programs.

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Must have practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field.
Certification with ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizations preferred.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
In good physical condition to instruct participants.
Ability to think independently and develop personal training plans.
Ability to adjust to a variety of fitness levels and be able to offer modifications if needed.
Must understand and contribute to the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Various training times available.
$15-$17 / hour.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

YOUTH WELLNESS

Youth Sports Coaches/Instructors: Teach a variety of sports to groups of youth ages 3-18yrs, including preschool sports, baseball, T-ball, flag football, soccer, basketball, gym games, and more. If you are knowledgeable in a wide range of recreational activities, have a great attitude, and are highly dependable, this job is perfect for you!

Branch location: Glens Falls, Moreau
Minimum 16 years of age.
Must have 1-2 years practical experience and a strong interest in children’s health/wellness or related field.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Must be well organized and prepared to teach classes and/or organize activities for youth in the wellness center.
Must be in good physical condition to teach a class of eight or more youth in exercise activities.
Must be able to think independently and develop an outline for teaching specific exercise classes.
Must be able to adjust to a variety of fitness levels and be able to offer modifications if needed.
Ability to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility required.
Various class times available.
$8-$9/hr
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Youth Wellness Instructor: The instructor will plan and implement activities for the youth wellness center that develop healthy habits for children ages 7-13. If you are knowledgeable in a wide range of recreational activities, have a great attitude, and are highly dependable, this job is perfect for you!

Branch location: Glens Falls
Minimum 16 years of age.
Must have 1-2 years practical experience and a strong interest in children’s health/wellness or related field.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
Must be well organized and prepared to teach classes and/or organize activities for youth in the wellness center.
Must be in good physical condition to teach a class of eight or more youth in exercise activities.
Must be able to think independently and develop an outline for teaching specific exercise classes.
Must be able to adjust to a variety of fitness levels and be able to offer modifications if needed.
Ability to model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility required.
$8.24/hr
Shifts available: Monday-Friday 9-11am or 3-8pm; Saturday 8am-2pm; Sundays 10-11am.
Applications by 8/15/11; classes begin 9/12/11.