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Job Title: Member Services Team Member                          

FLSA Status: Hourly                                                                             

Rate of Pay: $15.14

Status: Part Time                                                                                

Department: All facilities

Reports to: Branch Director                                                

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position serves as part of a team that includes welcome center duties, cleaning, and responsibility for maintaining control and oversight of the facility. The supervision staff team will be responsible for all aspects of operating a safe and clean facility including to ensure compliance with the safety and cleanliness protocols and guidelines put in place by the YMCA and New York State. The position is part of a team that will be a primary responder for both staff, members, and participants while the facility is in operation. The position will help supervise all Y activities within the branch with the goal of maintaining member engagement and safety for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

1. Work as a team member staffing the welcome center, building supervision, and keeping up with the cleanliness of the building.
2. Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y. Use Listen First skills
3. Establish a working relationship with members; learn members names and use them frequently. Introduce members to other members and staff
4. When in Welcome Center area, greet members, staff and volunteers when entering the building and wish them well when exiting the building
5. Communicate YMCA goals, program offerings and events to members, participants and potential members. Promote the YMCA mission and cause in all interactions.
6. Direct incoming phone calls
7. Provide membership and program information and enroll new members and participants
8. Monitor staff and services to make certain the facility is running safely and efficiently.
9. Handle and resolve membership concerns and inform Branch Director of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
10. Make regular rounds of the building to monitor facility operations.
11. Learn and execute the procedures to open or close the facility and emergency procedures
12. Remain aware of the facility schedule, handle changes to the schedule as needed.
13. Ensure building cleanliness, respond and report incidents or accidents, and document any work orders to the Branch Director.
14. Respond and effectively react to emergencies that arise. Serve as part of the team to respond to all security and fire alarms, as well as all operational incidents.
15. Report and document safety, security or emergency items to the Branch Director or authorities, as necessary.
16. Know the work schedule and report to work on time. Complete timesheet on a daily basis.
17. Complete end of shift reports for Branch Director.
18. Perform other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

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.

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. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent organization and the ability to multitask.
3. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
4. Familiarity with computer applications required.
5. Familiarity with the facility being overseen (after training).
6. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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: 

• Able to wear protective equipment appropriate for their job or work area.
• Able to perform medium cleaning duties on a multilevel facility including moping and sprayer use.
• Occasional movement of up to 30 pounds. 
• Move about the full facility often (up to once every 30-60 minutes) to detect potential issues.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include identifying and recognizing potential safety issues and ability to work on the computer program.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Able to identify and respond rapidly to emergency situations and perform emergency first aid, abdominal thrusts, CPR and utilization of an AED machine

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Job Title: Soccer official                                

FLSA Status: Hourly                                                                             

Rate of Pay: $20.00/$25.00     

Status: Part Time   

Department: Fairgrounds

Reports to: Branch Director                                                                

POSITION SUMMARY:

A sports official is responsible for keeping the game flowing, following the rules, encouraging players (youth), problem solving, and ensuring fun is had throughout. Officials Have the opportunity to be of service to the community by providing guidance and leadership. The positive impact that officials can have on the lives of young people is an intangible reward impossible to value.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• To arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of games.
• Assess the conditions of the fields to ensure safety for players.
• Meet with coaches prior to the start of the games to ensure understanding of any rules variations that might be in effect.
• Ensure that games begin and end at scheduled times.
• Serve as a positive role model to players, parents, coaches, and fellow officials by enforcing all rules, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and officiating consistently with the Watertown Family YMCA standards.
• Show enthusiasm by hustling, intently watching the game and play(s), enforcing the rules, fulling understanding the rules and responsibilities.
• Certification / Previous certification

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be of sound mind and good character
• Previous experience in officiating sports is a plus
• Must be committed, dependable and passionate about officiating sports
• Officials are required to confirm with supervisor or director at least 24 hours in advance

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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: 

1. Running and Mobility: Referees are rquired to constantlty move on the field to keep up with fast-paced games.
2. Endurance: Refereeing can be physically demanding, especially in high-level matches or tournaments that involve multiple games in a short period. Referees need to maintain their focus and energy throughout the match and potentially the entire day.
3. Confidence and Cpmposure: It’s essential for referees to display confidence and composure in their decisions in the face of challenging situations or dissent from players and spectators.

FLSA Status: Hourly                                                     

Status: Part Time                                                                                 Department: All Facilities

Reports to: Wellness Center Supervisor                                                 Revision Date: 08/02/2022

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 Group Exercise Instructor/Les Mills Body Pump Instructor at the Watertown Family YMCA serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; build relationships with and among members and program participants.
2. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group exercise classes, as directed by the supervisor, that align with the healthy living program goals and objectives.
3. Understands different health needs; observes, and modifies approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
4. Asks and answers questions and displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and wellness goals.
5. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
6. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
7. Assists in cleaning the facility to standard laid out in the Watertown YMCA Wellness and Safety Plan.
8. Acts as a safety officer to maintain compliance by both staff and members to the standards laid out in the Watertown YMCA Wellness and Safety Plan.
9. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
10. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion/Equity
• Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification with Les Mills as a Body Pump Instructor
• At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. 

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Able to wear protective equipment appropriate for their job or work area.
• Able to meet the on-site work wellness screening requirements prior to reporting to work.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Watertown Family YMCA is looking for individuals interested in work as Group Leads in our AM/PM School Aged Child Care (SACC) programs.

SACC is held in many school districts in Jefferson County and YMCA Facilities. Wage is based on experience and education. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, please apply for this position.

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 Group Lead at the YMCA SACC program maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

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:
1. Supervises a group of children and program activities.

2. Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.

4. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

5. Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

6. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y. 7. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Communication & Influence • Developing Self & Others
• Program/Project Management QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required (Will train with-in 90 days)
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

Please forward resumes to Ammbrose Souza, asouza@nnyymca.org

The YMCA Daycare is looking for a part time AM and PM teacher aide for our facility. We are looking to hire a qualified applicant. This is a part time, hourly position at approximately 25 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:

- Minimum education is a High School/GED diploma (Working on or have Associate's in Early Childhood or CDA)

- Experience working with children ages 6 weeks - 5 years of age

Please submit your resume.

We are located at 514 Washington Street, Watertown. If you have any questions feel free to call 315-755-1208.

All staff are required to wear a mask at all times.

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Job Title: Pre-K Teacher                       

FLSA Status: Hourly                                                          

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $19.00

Status: Full Time

Department: Child Care

Reports to: Daycare Director   

The YMCA Daycare is looking to hire a Pre-K Lead teacher for our Full Day Pre-K and Preschool classrooms through Watertown City School District. The position is full-time with benefits. Pay is dependent upon experience and education.

Job Requirements:

*Master's degree in Education or Early Childhood strongly preferred and NYS teaching certificate

*Bachelor's Degree in Education B-2 grade or Early Education Childhood B-5 years or with a 5 year plan to complete the Bachelor’s Degree

* Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with a 5 year plan working towards your Bachelor’s

* At least 1 year of experience in a daycare/educational setting

*Formulate fun, interactive and age-appropriate lesson plans following Creative Curriculum.

*Must be able to supervise a group of children as well as staff appropriately and effectively.

*Communicate effectively with children, their parents, and other staff

*Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment

*Complete and organize all daily paperwork

* Excellent organizational skills

* Available to attend training and meetings as required.

* Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required

Interested candidates please email a resume to eharris@nnyymc.org or stop into the YMCA Daycare at 514 Washington Street and complete an application.

Job Title: Full Time Infant Lead Teacher                 

FLSA Status: Hourly                                                          

Rate of Pay: $15.70 – $16.22

Status: Full Time

Department: Child Care

Reports to: Daycare Director  

The YMCA Daycare is looking for a full time Infant lead teacher for our facility. We are looking to hire a qualified applicant. This is a full time hourly position at approximately 37-40 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:

- Minimum education is a CDA infant/toddler or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood (can be working towards either of these)

- 2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers in a center-based programming.

Please email a copy of your resume to eharris@nnyymc.org or stop by the Daycare located at 514 Washington St, Watertown NY.  If you have any questions feel free to call 315-755-1208.