Want to work for the Y?
The YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County is looking for dedicated, qualified individuals to help in our cause. Below you will find a list of employment opportunities currently available. We invite you to fill out a general application of employment. Please send all applications with a resume to tmorehouse@ithacaymca.com.
WEEKEND WELCOME CENTER REPRESENTATIVE
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Welcome Center Supervisor at the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. The Welcome Center Supervisor responds to member and guest needs and promotes memberships and programs.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responds to the individual needs of our members and guests starting with greeting everyone.
- Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y facility and on the phone, contributing to member retention.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of the Welcome Center area including keeping print materials, towels, and sale items stocked.
- Sells memberships, highlighting the many benefits that it offers that individual or family.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers and members and helps members connect with one another and the Y.
- Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting members, and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.
- Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
- Utilizes Daxko Operations to complete membership and donor transactions.
- Conducts all frontline financial transactions; following cash management and receipting procedures.
- Applies and enforces all YMCA policies dealing with member services.
- Completes filing, paperwork, and other tasks as needed or requested by the leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous customer service, sales or related experience.
- Work history that demonstrates strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliable attendance.
- CPR/AED and Emergency O2 Administration Certifications required within 30 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
segments of the community - Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications. Working knowledge of Daxko Operations or Engage as well as Google based operations is a plus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- 403B Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan through YMCA Retirement Fund
- Free individual YMCA membership.
- 50% off YMCA program registrations
- Free collaborative membership with Paleontological Research Institute
- Closed most major national holidays including Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Adjusted schedule during summer months.
Child watch staff
Experienced candidate who works with a team and appreciates youth ages 6 weeks to 9 years is sought to provide support and implement activities for member and non-member children in a safe, creative, and fun atmosphere. Job requirements include one year previous experience in a group child care setting, and/or education in related field. General responsibilities include ability to respond to needs of children, initiate and interact with games and play, enforces safe practices, and do arts and crafts projects. Candidate must be a role model to all participants and to other staff, members and children, participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings, and ensure procedures for sign in of children are accounted for on documentation. Candidate must support the mission and direction of the YMCA, understand and support the cause of the Y, display Y values, and convey enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work, while providing a quality experience for members, participants, and others.
lifeguard
Needed to work various shifts at the YMCA in Ithaca. Applicants should be at least 16 years old, responsible, and must have reliable transportation. Applicants must hold current American Red Cross or similar Life Guarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Lifeguard Certifications.
SCHOOL AGE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Motivated youth development counselors are needed at the Cassavant Elementary School (Dryden school district), Groton Elementary School, and on-site at the Ithaca YMCA (Ithaca and Lansing school districts), to work at the YMCA school age childcare after-school program during the 2019-2020 school year. Staff are needed 5 days a week for both the before-school and after-school times at the Groton and Cassavant sites and after-school times on-site. Qualified candidates are positive youth role models age 18 years old or older, with a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience working with children ages 5-12. Energetic candidates are involved in development, organization, and implementation of elementary school age programming, including games and sports, reading and literacy, arts and crafts, homework assistance, snack preparation, creative play, and character development according to YMCA best standards. Please fill out the application to apply and resumes are encouraged.
Swim instructor
The Ithaca Y is looking for dedicated individuals who want to help enrich the lives of the local children and adults while teaching swim lessons. We offer lessons everyday of the week, all year long. The swim instructor's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of all participants in his/her class. The ideal candidate would provide quality aquatic instruction in adherence to the Ithaca YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum and offers feedback to both the child and the child's parents.
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) SITE SUPERVISOR - Cassavant
Status: Part Time
Reports to: Senior Youth Development Director
Position Hour Range: 15 hr. min to 29hr max
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide supervision of the Cassavant SACC program, along with the associated SACC staff. Cassavant Site Supervisor is an enthusiastic, engaged, creative, and organized leader. Planning, facilitation and supervision of before and After School program and counselors. Under direction of Senior Youth Development Director, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the program. Employee’s primary goal is to ensure the safety of all children while providing a fostering, nurturing and safe program environment for both children and staff alike.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with evaluating staff based on job description and performance standards.
2. Ensure that DSS and New York State regulations and guidelines are being followed in regards to the YMCA as a provider for youth programming
3. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with ensuring staff payroll is completed each pay period (collect, and signed)
4. Ensure behavioral reports, incident reports, and sign-in & sign-out sheets are completed.
5. Handle/discipline/behavior issues as well as communication promptly with parents/guardians regarding children’s progress and behavior.
6. Enhance and practice the character development traits: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
7. Participate in developing and instructing enrichment activities for youth.
8. Participate in maintaining program records and reports (i.e. attendance, CACFP, Photo Waiver, Meal Counts & emergency records).
9. Ensure that safety and security of children is a priority. Ensure that the required identification monitoring of all persons picking children up from the program is happening on an ongoing basis.
10. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with planning, implementing, and facilitating, child care program plans for the school year, including themes, program supplies, program food, collaborations with community, and special guests
11. Provide safety awareness and leadership for staff and children.
12. Have daily verbal communication with staff, children, parents, and YMCA directors. Provide parents with as much information prior to “event” via written material, bulletin boards, white boards, and tripod flip charts.
13. Assist Senior Youth Development Director in planning and conducting parent meetings to encourage congruence between SACC staff, parents, and children.
14. Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with staff and parents.
15. Attend all staff trainings, including Red Cross, disabilities, child abuse, etc., along with monthly staff SACC meetings
16. Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and maintain a clean, professional looking environment.
17. Engage children in all daily activities
18. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with leading monthly staff meetings.
19. Maintain DSS regulations and adult to child ratios.
20. Supervise SACC counselors; provide breaks for staff if needed (half day).
21. Complete all necessary paper work and child files for the upcoming SACC school year.
22. File all behavior and incident reports at the end of each day.
23. Ensure correct procedures, tracking, storage and all parameters of CACFP food program is practiced
24. Supervise administration of authorized medications to children as indicated by emergency medical card and parent manual.
25. Other duties as necessary and appropriated by Senior Youth Development Director
26. Follow the YMCA policy & guidelines concerning HEPA as well as participating and encouraging the children to live their healthiest life.
Performance Expectations:
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Builds effective, supportive working relationships. Supports fundraising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Walking, stooping, writing, bending, sitting, standing, running, hearing, looking, carrying 50+lbs, climbing, kneeling, & any other reasonable activity involved with engaging and caring for children ages 6 weeks thru 9 years.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports to: Senior Youth Development Director
Position Hour Range: 15 hr. min to 29hr max
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide supervision of the Cassavant SACC program, along with the associated SACC staff. Cassavant Site Supervisor is an enthusiastic, engaged, creative, and organized leader. Planning, facilitation and supervision of before and After School program and counselors. Under direction of Senior Youth Development Director, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the program. Employee’s primary goal is to ensure the safety of all children while providing a fostering, nurturing and safe program environment for both children and staff alike.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with evaluating staff based on job description and performance standards.
2. Ensure that DSS and New York State regulations and guidelines are being followed in regards to the YMCA as a provider for youth programming
3. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with ensuring staff payroll is completed each pay period (collect, and signed)
4. Ensure behavioral reports, incident reports, and sign-in & sign-out sheets are completed.
5. Handle/discipline/behavior issues as well as communication promptly with parents/guardians regarding children’s progress and behavior.
6. Enhance and practice the character development traits: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
7. Participate in developing and instructing enrichment activities for youth.
8. Participate in maintaining program records and reports (i.e. attendance, CACFP, Photo Waiver, Meal Counts & emergency records).
9. Ensure that safety and security of children is a priority. Ensure that the required identification monitoring of all persons picking children up from the program is happening on an ongoing basis.
10. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with planning, implementing, and facilitating, child care program plans for the school year, including themes, program supplies, program food, collaborations with community, and special guests
11. Provide safety awareness and leadership for staff and children.
12. Have daily verbal communication with staff, children, parents, and YMCA directors. Provide parents with as much information prior to “event” via written material, bulletin boards, white boards, and tripod flip charts.
13. Assist Senior Youth Development Director in planning and conducting parent meetings to encourage congruence between SACC staff, parents, and children.
14. Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with staff and parents.
15. Attend all staff trainings, including Red Cross, disabilities, child abuse, etc., along with monthly staff SACC meetings
16. Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and maintain a clean, professional looking environment.
17. Engage children in all daily activities
18. Assist Senior Youth Development Director with leading monthly staff meetings.
19. Maintain DSS regulations and adult to child ratios.
20. Supervise SACC counselors; provide breaks for staff if needed (half day).
21. Complete all necessary paper work and child files for the upcoming SACC school year.
22. File all behavior and incident reports at the end of each day.
23. Ensure correct procedures, tracking, storage and all parameters of CACFP food program is practiced
24. Supervise administration of authorized medications to children as indicated by emergency medical card and parent manual.
25. Other duties as necessary and appropriated by Senior Youth Development Director
26. Follow the YMCA policy & guidelines concerning HEPA as well as participating and encouraging the children to live their healthiest life.
Performance Expectations:
- Implement and execute daily activities schedule. Nurture children through purposeful activities dedicated to build a sense of achievement and belonging.
- Cultivate positive and supportive relationships; Communicate effectively with families and children concerning activities/programs, schedule changes and children’s behavior needs, upcoming events, etc.
- Provide a welcoming, nurturing environment in which everyone feels comfortable.
- Supervise and monitor the behavior of program participants. Enforce rules and regulations and apply appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
- Exceed expectations; respond to concerns and complaints in a positive manner that makes each person feel valued. Participate in group games, activities, and interact with children.
- Communicate YMCA policies and enforcement procedures to children for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation of those policies.
- Observe the Y’s values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, & Caring.
- Be actively open and willing to learn and grow; accept constructive criticism; work cooperatively as a team members; embrace change in a positive and accepting manner.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Builds effective, supportive working relationships. Supports fundraising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma and 2-years of experience in developing, organizing, supervision, implementing and leading child care programs and/or classes for youth ages 5-13.
- At least 18 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Foundations of Health & Safety training and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of
hire date. - Organization and record keeping experience is a requirement.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Walking, stooping, writing, bending, sitting, standing, running, hearing, looking, carrying 50+lbs, climbing, kneeling, & any other reasonable activity involved with engaging and caring for children ages 6 weeks thru 9 years.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
fitness trainer/Wellness coach
Seeking energetic and skilled fitness floor trainers/coaches to provide knowledgeable assistance to Y members in meeting their fitness goals by providing orientations and fitness instruction. In addition, the staff provide engaging customer service and support. Staff also ensure that cardio, functional training, free weight, and circuit areas are kept clean and safe. Job requirements include a basic knowledge of principles of exercise; knowledge of, and experience with, fitness equipment and safe and effective weight-training techniques; ability to communicate effectively with our members and youth, and have a desire to work well with people; be willing to clean and basically maintain equipment and floors while on shift for the benefit of the membership.
Current openings are available weekdays.
A certification in Personal Training and/or experience in fitness coaching or group fitness is desirable.
Current openings are available weekdays.
A certification in Personal Training and/or experience in fitness coaching or group fitness is desirable.