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The State College YMCA is currently accepting applications for part-time Member Service Representatives who will be responsible for ensuring that all interactions with Y members, potential members, and guests are conducted in a warm, friendly, and efficient manner. Staff are needed to fill evening and Saturday shifts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Remain attentive and aware to greet everyone that enters the facility.
- Preserve the security and maintain the cleanliness of the front desk/reception area.
- Process memberships, guest passes, and other program sales utilizing the DAXKO Operations system.
- Keep proper reconciliation and close-out of shift transactions, including balancing the cash drawer at the desk area.
- Answer the telephone in a polite and courteous manner.
- Provide tours and information about Y facilities and programming to prospective members.
- Study and be aware of all written materials published by the Y, including the Member Handbook, brochures, flyers, etc. and be prepared to communicate information to the general public.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and web-based operating systems.
Salary/Benefits
- $11.00 per hour with opportunities for increases.
- Option to contribute to a 403b Retirement Program.
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs.
- FREE YMCA membership (for regularly scheduled employees) with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities.
How To Apply
- Applications, inquiries, and resumes should be directed to Cindy Lupton at [email protected].
The State College YMCA is looking for an adult swim coach to help lead Tuesday and Thursday morning swim workouts from 6 AM to 7 AM. Applicants must have experience with swimming and able to teach the various strokes, drills and put together swim workouts for participants with a range of abilities.
- Instruct class while assessing each individual’s ability to complete exercises, substituting movements where necessary.
- Provide fitness instruction while maintaining high safety standards.
- Complete all necessary class paperwork – attendance and lesson plans.
- Convey a positive attitude personalize relationships with members enrolled in the class.
- Assist aquatics staff in responding to emergencies as appropriate.
- Advanced swimming experience is necessary.
- Starting at $15.00 per class.
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs.
- FREE YMCA membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities.
YMCA of Centre County is currently accepting applications for a Wellness and Member Engagement Coordinator to be responsible for assisting int eh operation and supervision of the fitness center, fitness and group exercise program staff, and all related facilities for a total of 25-30 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Sports and Wellness Director with the recruitment, hiring, training, and management of fitness and group exercise program staff.
- Help ensure that all wellness staff and volunteers obtain and maintain required clearances, certifications, and trainings as stipulated by law and YMCA of Centre County policy. Enforce all personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with association policies.
- Work with the Membership Director to plan and implement events to meet the needs of members and the surrounding community. Office time will be provided as needed for the planning of events and programs.
- Through efficient allocation of resources, contribute to membership growth and retention, always placing the needs of Y members as a priority.
- Conduct personal training sessions as needed.
- Effectively communicate and build relationships with all wellness department staff and ensure positive communication is occurring between staff and members.
- Review group exercise class attendance and adjust schedules as needed to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Participate as a vital part of YMCA staff to provide exemplary services to the community. This includes participation in special events and fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience which includes leading group exercise classes.
Salary/Benefits
- $16.00 per hour
- Option to contribute to a 403b retirement program
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs
- FREE employee membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities
How To Apply
Applications, inquiries, and resumes should be directed to Josh Cone at [email protected].
The State College YMCA is currently accepting applications for a part-time Water Fitness Instructor to teach fitness classes for participants. The instructor will lead the group through appropriate exercises by providing personalized attention where necessary, clear and concise instruction, and motivation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Instruct a group water exercise class while assessing each individual’s ability to complete exercises, substituting movements where necessary.
- Provide fitness instruction while maintaining high safety standards.
- Complete all necessary class paperwork – attendance and lesson plans.
- Convey a positive attitude personalize relationships with members enrolled in the class.
- Assist aquatics staff in responding to emergencies as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Must possess excellent knowledge in the areas of health, fitness, and water fitness.
- Training, education, experience, or certification in a related fitness field.
Salary/Benefits
- Rate of pay varies.
- Option to contribute to a 403(b) retirement program.
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs.
- FREE YMCA membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities.
How To Apply
- Applications, inquiries, and resumes should be directed to Lori Lange at [email protected].
The State College YMCA is currently accepting applications for part-time Lifeguards to be responsible for upholding safety rules, YMCA policies, accident prevention, and emergency response at our indoor pools. Staff are needed to fill a variety of shifts throughout the week.
Primary Responsibilities
- Remain physically and mentally alert, taking a proactive approach to searching for distressed swimmers and hazards.
- Successfully communicate with youth and adults to enforce pool rules and schedules.
- Remain calm, respond effectively, and give clear directions in an emergency situation.
- Maintain safety of pool environment by removing hazards that could lead to injury in or around the pool deck and halting any dangerous behavior displayed by patrons.
- Responsible for helping clean the pool facility, including vacuuming the pool and other duties as assigned.
- Remain physically capable of completing the prerequisite swim test as specified by the American Red Cross to ensure ability to respond in an emergency situation.
Qualifications
- At a minimum, some high school level education is required.
- Current lifeguard certification or ability to obtain a certification.
Salary/Benefits
- $12.00 per hour beginning May 21.
- 403(b) retirement program.
- Reimbursement of lifeguard certification cost if completed in-house and for the purpose of serving as a YMCA of Centre County lifeguard.
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs.
- FREE YMCA membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities.
How To Apply
Applications, inquiries, and resumes should be directed to Zach Smith at [email protected].
The State College YMCA is currently accepting applications for part-time Swim Instructors to be responsible for teaching swim lessons utilizing the Y USA Swim Lesson Program and YMCA of Centre County approved lesson plans.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create a warm and positive environment while encouraging swimmers to meet course objective. Maintain a positive rapport with parents and other patrons.
- Follow lesson plans and create drills and activities within swim lesson program guidelines.
- Support, follow, and enforce all facility rules and regulations with extra emphasis on safety. Teach age-appropriate rules in a positive manner to lesson participants. Report problems or concerns to the Program Director.
- Take attendance using the class roster. Those not on the roster must register at the front desk.
- Private Swim Instructors should verify payment for private lessons by viewing a receipt from the client prior to teaching the lesson. Once the lesson is complete, instructors should log it and keep track of those paid at the front desk. Under no circumstances should an instructor directly accept money from a client for the services given.
- Complete skills sheets after each class and store in YMCA binder.
- Communicate with parents about their child’s progress.
- Assist with keeping the pool area clean and complete other duties within the pool area as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 16 years of age.
- Prior experience teaching swim lessons preferred.
- Prior swimming experience necessary.
Salary/Benefits
- $16.00 - $25.00 per hour.
- Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs.
- FREE YMCA membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County facilities.
How To Apply
Applications, inquiries, and resumes should be directed to Lori Lange at [email protected].
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the YMCA to comply with all existing statutes, regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, as they relate to all employees and applicants for employment. The YMCA is committed to:
- Ensuring that recruiting, hiring and training for all job classifications are done without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
- Ensuring that promotion decisions further the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity.
- Analyzing personnel actions periodically to promote Equal Employment Opportunity.
Liz Chapman
[email protected]
814-355-5551