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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff members—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. In addition to a free gym membership, you’ll also enjoy program discounts and we’re actively hiring! Download and complete the application and email to the respective hiring lead.
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Aquatics
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Part-time lifeguards and swim instructors are needed. Starting rate is $8.25 – $10/hr based on certification and experience.
COO
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 Chief Operating Officer at Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team, alongside leaders in Finance, Development And Child Care Services, and ensures successful operation of the YMCA branches. The Chief Operating Officer is primarily responsible for providing leadership of assigned Branch Operations and branch executives, and also building systems and processes that improve program deployment and customer satisfaction association-wide.
View the full description here.
CDO
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 Chief Development Officer at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team and provides strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. The Chief Development Officer assists the CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.
View the full job description here.
Childcare
Gym Teacher
Part-time position available ay $10-$11 per hour. Must have the ability to travel to and from elementary school and the YMCA. This position will develop and execute warm ups, physical activities and cool downs for 45 min classes twice a day/ 2 days a week. Provide minor first aid when needed. Use playground, indoor space and gymnasium locations.
Child Care Staff
Our child care programs are always seeking energetic, educated and caring staff to create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for the children in their direct care. Child care employees report directly to the Child Care Director at their respective location. These positions require four clearances (Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS Fingerprinting and NSOR) and a minimum of a high school diploma with two years of child care experience. Child care staff are required to maintain proper classroom management, communicate with parents and directors, and ensure that all children are safe at all times. Full time and part time positions available. Salary is based on education, educational goals and experience. Positions are available at our four child care centers, under the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA Association, so please specify location of interest on your application. View full description.
Development
Development Associate
The Development Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s fundraising efforts, donor relations, and event planning activities. This position will report directly to the Development Director and work closely with other team members to help achieve the YMCA’s mission of fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. View full description and apply here.
Facilities
Men’s and Women’s Locker Room Attendants
Seeking male and female applications. Hours are available days and evenings both weekdays and weekends.
Membership
Welcome Center – Promote a positive, professional and welcoming atmosphere by providing excellent customer service and exemplifying our YMCA values. Enthusiastically greet members and guests as they come into the YMCA. Provide friendly and efficient service while engaging with members and guests.
Wellness
Personal Trainer
Fully certified and energetic individual are welcome to apply. If you have a passion for fitness and helping others and you like to be in charge of your ability to earn money and create your own schedule – consider joining our team. Work part-time alongside your career or make this your career. Our Personal Trainers design a personalized programs to meet client specific goals, whether it be weight loss, muscle gain or general fitness.
View the full job description here.
Aquatics
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Part-time lifeguards and swim instructors are needed. Starting rate is $8.25 – $10/hr based on certification and experience.
Child Care
Child Care Staff
Our child care programs are always seeking energetic, educated and caring staff to create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for the children in their direct care. Child care employees report directly to the Child Care Director at their respective location. These positions require four clearances (Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS Fingerprinting and NSOR) and a minimum of a high school diploma with two years of child care experience. Child care staff are required to maintain proper classroom management, communicate with parents and directors, and ensure that all children are safe at all times. Full time and part time positions available. Salary is based on education, educational goals and experience. Positions are available at our four child care centers, under the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA Association, so please specify which location you are interested in upon applying. View full job description.
Membership
Welcome Center – Promote a positive, professional and welcoming atmosphere by providing excellent customer service and exemplifying our YMCA values. Enthusiastically greet members and guests as they come into the YMCA. Provide friendly and efficient service while engaging with members and guests.
Youth & Family Program
Gymnastics Instructor
The Gymnastics Instructor is responsible for the planning and implementation of tumbling classes, promotes programming, subs for rock tumble, n roll, and provides excellent service to participants in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes a quality experience for the participants. Part-time, $10/hour. View full job description.
Wellness
Zumba Instructor
Show us your passion for dance! Change lives, make money and have fun at the teaching Zumba. Current certified instructors with committed interest in teaching a steady class strongly preferred.
Please visit the YMCA Camp Kresge Employment page for all opportunities available at camp.
Summer
We’re currently taking applications for the Summer ’25, Power Scholars Academy. Our Academy operates out of two locations, M-TH, June 26-Aug 3rd. Learn more about the Power Scholars Academy here. And click on the titles below to review the position details and qualifications. Please apply for more than one position if you’d like to work a full day and/or would be open to either role.
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Please complete application and submit to our VP for Childcare Services, Jennifer Brennan.
Work Study
It is the responsibility of the student to verify work study eligibility through the college they attend. Once work study is verified and allocated students must request an interview for with the appropriate director for areas of selected interest. YMCA directors will work directly with college administration to schedule those who qualify.
All work study requests should be submitted to a[email protected]
Internships
At the Y, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential and live their best lives. The YMCA’s core values—Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility— serve as our guide, helping our members and participants to be more healthy, confident, connected, and secure.
An internship at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA will produce students with a dynamic experience in an environment which has community impact in the areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
To apply for an internship, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
The Y. For a better us. Stronger Together
Youth Development
All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under the guidance of caring adults who believe in their potential. We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development—all grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Healthy Living
We help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind and body in their everyday lives. By helping kids, adults, families and seniors from all walks of life improve their health and well-being, we build a stronger community.
Social Responsibility
With our doors open to all, we bring together people from all backgrounds, to support those in need. We take on the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return. Our members, volunteers, supporters and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve by giving back together.