Employment Opportunities

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.

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. 

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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 can send application to [email protected]

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.

Full Day:

Assistant Teachers

School Nurse

Morning:

Academic Teacher

Afternoon:

Summer Enrichment Teacher

Naturalist

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

CHILD CARE DIRECTOR
This job description is applicable to an administrative position as the child care director of the Hazleton YMCA. The eligible candidate must be bilingual: Spanish & English. The Hazleton YMCA is a branch of the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA Association. This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Child Care Operations for the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA.

IDENTIFICATION
This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Child Care Operations.
Job Title: GS Job Code: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade: N/A
Status: Full Time Department: Child Care
Reports to: Senior Director of Child Care Operations

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Child Care Operations, this position will create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment for the staff and children in their direct care. This position will maintain all DHS regulations, as well as maintain the Keystone STARS quality initiative throughout the center. This position will participate in all other Y activities as necessary, and fully support the mission of the Y.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Support all staff under the childcare umbrella with needs that may arise.
2. Observe, assess and evaluate staff based on the outlined guidance for center operations.
3. Host monthly staff meetings, updating all staff on center wide policies, events and changes. Staff
meetings should also be used to manage Keystone STARS topics and standards.
4. Create and supervise a staff schedule, completing Time Track at the end of each pay period to
ensure staff are paid correctly.
5. Interview and hire quality staff to maintain the quality of the center.
6. Complete staff training, and orientation as needed upon hire. Set new staff up with mentor staff to
transition them into their role.
7. ALWAYS maintain proper staff-to-child ratio, with NO exceptions.
8. Ensure the center is clean upon closing the room and leaving for the day.
9. Complete center orders for supplies and approve all staff spending.
10. Follow all guidelines for Keystone STARS, DHS and the Y.
11. Maintain good attendance, and proper notice for requested days off/PTO use.
12. Participate in activities that support the Y and facilitate at least one fundraiser annually to support
the child care department.
13. This position is not limited to the above components. This person should be flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of the center, and the Y.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

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; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

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. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver
a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in
technology.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Four Background Checks; Criminal Background, Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR.
2. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in ECE, ELED or other related field
3. Three years leadership experience
4. Five years teaching Early Learning experience
5. Director Credential (May be completed after hire)
6. CPR/AED/First Aid Training (May be completed after hire)
7. STARS 101 and 102 and Mandated Reporter Training (May be completed after hire)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Valid driver’s license and one year of driving experience
2. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
3. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
4. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
5. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
6. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
7. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act
swiftly in an emergency.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE
This is a salaried position, paid bimonthly on the fourth and the 19th of each month. Flexible schedule, but should expect to work between 40 and 45 hours per week. This person should schedule themselves in the center between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Starting salary will be $45,000.