YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Wellness and Fitness Services1,001-5,000 employeesWebsite

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading organization in the wellness and fitness services industry, with over 1,001-5,000 employees. The YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Currently, there are 46 open positions available at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is actively hiring for various roles, including: * **YMCA Youth & Family Care Manager:** This on-site position, located in a Montgomery County Public School, involves conducting youth-centered service meetings, providing general client services, group activities, programming, and case management. The salary range is $50,000 - $52,000. The responsibilities include accepting referrals for social services, consulting with agencies, designing intervention strategies, providing case management, and creating student engagement activities. * **YMCA Reston - Personal Trainer:** This on-site role offers a 50% commission-based structure. Responsibilities include performing fitness assessments, planning programs, and building a client base. Shifts available include nights and weekends. * **YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Director:** This on-site seasonal position, running from June through August 2023, offers a salary of $19.50. The Camp Director is responsible for ensuring a fun, enriching, and safe experience for campers, planning and implementing the Y camp program, providing leadership to camp counselors, and ensuring the daily schedule of activities is carried out. * **YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Assistant Camp Director:** Also an on-site seasonal position from June through August 2023, paying $17.50. The Assistant Camp Director will assist with the Camp Director's administrative or supervisory duties, providing leadership to camp counselors, and ensuring daily activities are carried out for all groups of campers. * **YMCA Reston - Membership Service Representative:** This on-site role offers $12.77 per hour. Responsibilities include providing information about branch programs and activities, handling front desk responsibilities, and developing relationships with members. The available shifts are Monday 7 am-2 pm, Wednesday 7 am-2 pm, and Saturday 6:45 am - 3 pm. * **YMCA Tennis Center - Facility Housekeeping Technician:** This on-site, full-time position offers a salary of $13.00. The Facility Housekeeping Technician will be responsible for keeping the YMCA facility clean and inviting. * **YMCA Reston - Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate and Advance):** This on-site position is responsible for ensuring adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught. Basic Swim Instructors are paid $15.20 per hour, Intermediate Swim Instructors are paid $15.75 per hour, and Advance Swim Instructors are paid $16.25 per hour. * **YMCA Alexandria - Wellness Director:** This on-site position offers a salary range of $58,000 - $60,000. The Wellness Director will oversee the wellness center's programs, staff, and member experience. * **Aquatics - Lifeguard:** This on-site position pays $15.20 per hour. The Lifeguard will supervise swimming activities, protect the safety of all swimmers, and enforce pool regulations. * **YMCA Reston - P/T Child Watch Attendant:** This part-time, on-site role pays $13.00 per hour. The Child Watch Attendant supervises children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 12:00pm shifts are available. The job postings mention experience with the following skillsets: * **YMCA Youth & Family Care Manager:** Youth-Centered Programming, Case Management, Client Services, Crisis Assistance, Recordkeeping, Community Resource Development, Relationship Building, Effective Communication, Bilingual, Social Services, Group Activities, Workshops, Teen Engagement, Consultation, Intake Processes, and working with Diverse Populations. * **YMCA Reston - Personal Trainer:** Personal Training, Fitness Assessment, Program Planning, Client Base Development, Safety Considerations, CPR Certification, AED Certification, Strength Equipment Knowledge, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Record Keeping, Workshop Attendance, Member Sensitivity, Medical Problem Awareness, Goal Setting, Reassessment. * **YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Director:** Leadership, Communication, Supervision, Planning, Mentoring, Safety Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Diversity Awareness, Activity Scheduling, Problem Solving, Training, Child Development, Emergency Procedures, Physical Education, and Recreation. * **YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Assistant Camp Director:** Leadership, Communication, Planning, Supervision, Mentoring, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Time Management, Emergency Procedures, Teamwork, Child Development, Physical Education, and Recreation. * **YMCA Reston - Membership Service Representative:** Customer Service, Communication, Relationship Building, Detail-Oriented, Organizational Skills, PC Skills, Database Management, Data Entry. * **YMCA Tennis Center - Facility Housekeeping Technician:** Organized, Proactive, Attention To Detail, Cleaning, Laundry Functions, Accident Response, Cleaning Equipment Operation, Chemical Knowledge, Maintenance Knowledge. * **YMCA Reston - Swim Instructor (Basic, Intermediate and Advance):** Swim Instruction, Lesson Planning, Safety Procedures, Class Control, Stroke Technique Evaluation, Student Progress Tracking, Group Lessons, Private Lessons, Problem Solving, Communication, Reliability, Positive Attitude, Multi-tasking, Physical Fitness, CPR Certification, Aquatic Safety. * **YMCA Alexandria - Wellness Director:** Operational Leadership, Staff Management, Program Development, Member Experience, Staff Development, Community Engagement, Data Measurement, Administrative Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Empathy, Safety Commitment, Service Commitment, Communication, Supervision. * **Aquatics - Lifeguard:** Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Swimming, Safety Enforcement, Emergency Response, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Physical Fitness, Multi-tasking, Reliability, Outgoing Personality. * **YMCA Reston - P/T Child Watch Attendant:** Child Supervision, Communication, Safety Awareness, Activity Planning, Teamwork, Creativity, Physical Activity, and Diversity Awareness. The available positions are all on-site, meaning the work will be performed at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's facilities. * **What kind of experience is required for a YMCA Youth & Family Care Manager position?** A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, family science, or other human service-related field is required. 1-3 years’ experience developing and administering teen-centered programming is also needed. Experience working with diverse populations is essential, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. * **What benefits does the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington offer?** The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan, 403(b) savings plan, free YMCA membership for employees and their families, and numerous professional development opportunities. * **What are the requirements to be a Child Watch Attendant?** You must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in child watch is preferred. You must be able to communicate effectively with children and parents and understand and be committed to working with diverse populations and YMCA character development. * **Does the YMCA offer Lifeguard training?** The Y will provide lifeguard/CPR-AED certification classes. * **Does the YMCA offer a retirement plan?** Yes, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service (or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years). There is also a 403(b) savings plan available.

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We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. OUR IMPACT The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers. Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014. Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year. With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

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