Job Description

The Keene Family YMCA is looking to grow its Youth and Teen department! If you enjoy guiding and mentoring children and teens through structured activities designed to promote healthy activities and positive social interactions, then this could be the perfect job for you. In this part-time role, you will support and instruct a variety of programs at the YMCA in a safe, enjoyable, culturally aware, and positive environment that promotes youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Programs you will engage in could include any that the YMCA offers such as Gymnastics, Fitness, Physical Education, Swimming, and more.


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! Program areas may include Gymnastics, Ninja, Fitness, PE, Teens, Climbing, Aquatics, Arts and Humanities, Membership, Childcare and School Age Programs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests while exemplifying the Y's commitment to the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.
2. Responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
3. Leads energizing, fun, culturally aware, safe, and educational programs as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
4. Help to establish new program activities and expand programs in Y youth sports, youth, and teen programs with a focus on youth development and healthy living in accordance with strategic operating plans.
5. Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
6. Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.
7. Be self-motivated and can work independently or as a team member.

Benefits


All full and part-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications:

1. 1-2 years related experience working with youth in a recreation setting or similar
2. Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.
3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 5+ years of experience working with youth.
2. Must have had coaching or teaching experience.

About Us
The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.


Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests, while exemplifying the Y's commitment to the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.


All positions require passing a background check.


The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.


Salary Description


hourly - pay grade 6

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,

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