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Employment Opportunities
When you work for the Greater Scranton YMCA, you work for more than a gym. You strengthen family connections. You help build new skills, experiences and confidence at summer camp. You help teach safety in and around the water. You provide endless possibilities for people with chronic diseases. You help children make friends & have fun in afterschool programs. You help children learn & grow with friends in childcare programs. You help ensure all members of our community can experience the Y through a membership.
You provide a healthy mind, body and spirit for all in our community.
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Browse our jobs below.
POSITION: Lifeguard, Full-Time
DIRECTOR: Leslie Kopa, [email protected]
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking a full-time, certified lifeguard. The full-time lifeguard will receive $15/hour, as well as benefits (health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off).
POSITION: Lifeguards, Part-Time
DIRECTOR: Leslie Kopa, [email protected]
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking part-time, certified lifeguards for multiple shifts throughout the week and weekends.
POSITION: Swim Lesson Instructors, Part-Time
DIRECTOR: Leslie Kopa, [email protected]
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking swim lesson instructors on Mondays through Thursdays, including 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 4:25 through 6:30 p.m., as well as Saturday mornings.
POSITION: Youth Programs Employee
DIRECTOR: Robert Murphy, Youth Program and Aquatics Coordinator, at [email protected]
Youth programs are a fantastic feature of our YMCA, and our Youth Programming Employee has one of our most important roles. Individual programs are scheduled with the program employee’s preferences and interests in mind, and that employee then carries out the scheduled program for children ages 3-5, 6-9, and 10-14, as well as operating physical education classes for our Early Learning Center. Hours include: Monday, 4:00-6:00pm; Tuesday, 3:00-6:00pm; Thursday, 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-6:00pm, and Saturday, 9:30-11:45am.
POSITION: Summer Day Camp Counselors
DIRECTOR: Kevin Mellow, Summer Camp & After School Director, at [email protected].
The Summer Camp Counselor serves as a member of the Greater Scranton YMCA staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for teacher status as listed in the Department of Child Care Licensing policy and through the Greater Scranton YMCA’s standards. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Teacher, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Greater Scranton YMCA, the Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising in a variety of instructional, clerical and/or classroom tasks, providing a safe, fun and positive environment for campers. The Summer Camp Counselor aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the children enrolled in their group and the camp as a whole. The Summer Camp Counselor must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values, which include caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must possess at least a High School Diploma
- Must have the ability to take charge of a group of children, and come up with activities/games in a moment’s notice, if need be.
- Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, running, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) to participate in children’s activities and communicate with children face to face
Essential Functions
- Greet each child and parent upon arrival.
- Visually scan each child upon arrival and check for illness, disease, or any physical impairment. Note in daily report.
- Demonstrate warmth toward children and set positive example by always using a pleasant and calm speaking voice.
- Comfort children when needed
- Assist the teacher with instructional lessons
- Accompany children (to playground, and exterior of building) in order to supervise activities such as, outdoor play, and fire drills
- Use positive reinforcement
- Assist in serving snacks and meals.
- Help maintain classroom (i.e. cleaning toys twice a week, keeping toys, books, games in an orderly fashion).
- Provide input to teacher about children’s progress and record all incidents for teacher’s evaluation
- Perform other duties as requested by Teacher and/or designee.
- Maintain a safe & healthy environment at all times
- Quality Assurance: All staff are expected to plan, deliver, and maintain quality programs, facilities and program environments. Staff will be expected to follow YMCA best practices for their program/membership discipline and to meet or exceed YMCA of Montclair’s expectations.
- Trainings/Staff Meetings: Attend all mandatory trainings and staff meetings, risk management trainings within the specified timeframes. Keep abreast of current trends in facilities and risk management.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
- Functional Expertise
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $10.00 – $14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
POSITION: Assistant Preschool Teachers: Full-Time
DIRECTOR: Tressa Parker, Child Care Director, [email protected], (570) 346-5003
Seeking assistant teachers for our preschool classrooms. Must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience or a minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education. Hours range from 6:45am-5:30pm. Benefits include Health, dental, retirement. Must be available M-F.
POSITION: Part-Time School Age Program Staff
DIRECTOR: Tressa Parker, [email protected]
Seeking part-time staff for the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Before and After School Program. Shifts are available M-F from 7:00-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-5:30 p.m. A membership to the Y is included if staff works a minimum of five hours per week.
POSITION: Toddler Teachers: Full-Time
DIRECTOR: Tressa Parker, Child Care Director, [email protected], (570) 346-5003
Seeking full-time toddler teachers for our preschool classrooms. Must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience or a minimum of 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education. Hours range from 6:45am-5:30pm. Benefits include Health, dental, retirement. Must be available M-F.
POSITION: Custodian
DIRECTOR: Dale Robbins
The Greater Scranton YMCA is looking for a cleaning attendant for to clean and sanitize classroom spaces throughout the facility. Cleaning experience is preferred. Days and hours include Monday-Friday, 3:00-8:00pm (hours are subject to change).
POSITION: Custodian
DIRECTOR: Dale Robbins
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking a custodian for our female locker room and additional areas throughout the facility. Days and hours include Monday through Friday, 11:00am-4:00pm.
POSITION: Full-Time Janitorial Employee
DIRECTOR: Dale Robbins
The Greater Scranton YMCA is hiring a full-time, hourly janitorial position (Monday through Friday, day shift). Benefits will be included. The staff person will be responsible for the general cleaning of the facility. Applications are available at the Greater Scranton YMCA’s facility (706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512) or on our website.
POSITION: Welcome Center Attendant & Facility Monitor
DIRECTOR: Kim Lazuka, [email protected]
Seeking an energetic Member Services Representative and monitor to work within our Member Services Department. Must be 18+ , have great customer service skills, and have availability during the hours of Monday through Frida, 3:00pm – 9:00pm. Must have open availability on the weekends. CPR and first aid experience would be great, but not a must. This position is part time; hours varied. Click to see job description.
POSITION: Group Exercise Instructors
DIRECTOR: Brandon Whipple, Health & Wellness Director
Seeking energetic, certified group exercise instructors for Yoga and TRX classes. Interested applications can contact Brandon at [email protected] or call (570) 828-3116.
POSITION: Certified Spin Instructor
DIRECTOR: Brandon Whipple, Health & Wellness Director
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking an energetic certified spin instructor to teach various classes throughout the week. Interested applications can contact Brandon at [email protected] or call (570) 828-3116.
POSITION: Wellness Center Staff Attendants
DIRECTOR: Brandon Whipple, Health & Wellness Director
The Greater Scranton YMCA is seeking a wellness center attendant(s) to cover weekend shifts. Available shifts include Saturdays from 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:00-6:00pm and Sundays from 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:00-4:00pm. Interested applicants can contact Brandon at [email protected] or call (570) 828-3116.