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At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.
The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts on three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Y’s traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region, and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity, and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.
Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at GVY is “Fulfilling.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us!
It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here
- Report to work, in proper attire, 5 minutes prior to scheduled class time
- Always introduce yourself to students/parents
- Learn students’ names and who is in class
- Be prepared for class with an instructional plan. Know the proper skills per instructional level
- Inform the supervisor of any problems that you may be having
- Report any new participants whose name does not appear on the roster to your supervisor
- Refer parents with major concerns or questions to the Aquatic Coordinator/Director
- Deal with parent communications before or after class
- Take attendance for all classes
- Keep accurate attendance records on the proper forms
- Display leadership qualities; provide direct instructional leadership
- Maintain a safe and professional environment
- Enforce all rules and safety policies
- Understand procedures to follow in case of emergency
- Understand all pool rules and teach and enforce these rules in your classes
- Put all needed class equipment away at the conclusion of your class
- Neatly and accurately complete skill records forms. Return these forms to your supervisor at the conclusion of the session.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Aquatic Director / Coordinator
Expected Hours Per Week
- Part-time
- Hours vary based on availability
- Weekday evenings and weekends are available
Pay Range
- $11.00 / hour
Where You Would Be Working
- GVYMCA Nazareth Branch: 33 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064
Requirements
- Must be at least fifteen (15) years old
- High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or two years experience preferred
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
- Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
- Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff, members, and vendors
- Valid and current driver’s license recommended but not required
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
- Familiarity with personal computers helpful
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required
- Good analytical/critical thinking
- Good leadership skills
- 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
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
- able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
- The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
Benefits
- Free Membership to the Y
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Retirement Plan (403b)
