Employment Opportunities
Current job openings at the Ridgewood YMCA
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Here at the Y, we're focused on nurturing the potential of every child, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. By joining our team you'll be inspired to make a difference every day... in a job that matters.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Ridgewood YMCA Employment Application
LIFEGUARDS
Immediate opening for mornings, afternoons and evenings. Must have current CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding certification. Must be at least 16 years of age, but will consider a mature 15 year old with proper certifications. Salary negotiable. *LIFEGUARD CLASS being offered by Ridgewood Y in November, Click Here for more details
Part Time Competetive Swim Coach
Operating under the supervision of the Competitive Swimming Director, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a practice plan that will lead our swimmers to succeed within the operating philosophy of the Breakers and at the highest level of achievement for each athlete. The Ridgewood YMCA Swim Team is one of the top Y/USA Swimming teams in New Jersey and practices at three two different sites during the school year and an outdoor 50-meter pool during the long course season.
Essential Functions:
- Attends meets that his/her swimmers attend or as assigned by the Head Coach
- Provides constructive feedback to the swimmers
- Enforces the rules and policies of the team and the YMCA
- Maintains attendance records
- Attends coaches’ meetings
- Performs other duties as required or requested assigned by the Head Coach.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; college preferred
- Prior experience as a competitive swimmer necessary
- Coaching experience in a year-round program or summer league team a must
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, CPR, First Aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and YMCA Principles of Swimming and Diving and athlete protection as required within three months of employment
- Must be willing to submit to background checks as required
- A valid driver’s license and own transportation to travel to our different practice sites and invitational meet sites also required
- Must possess the passion and knowledge to help our swimmers attain their goals and develop both as swimmers and people
- Must continue to learn about the most up to date competitive swimming techniques as are appropriate given the practice group assigned to the coach
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Hy-Tek Meet Manager and TeamUnify necessary
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Youth Basketball Instructor
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POSITION SUMMERY:
Purpose of Position: To provide an enjoyable and safe Basketball experience for an assigned group of youth while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play. Create learning opportunities and curriculum for ages 3-10. May require working with volunteers who support program and curriculum. Must be able to commit to a full 8-week session.
Responsibilities:
1. Coach an assigned group of children emphasizing skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
2. Preside over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games
3. Be responsible for team equipment.
4. Ensure equal playing time for all your players regardless of the score.
5. Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares teaching area and class with necessary equipment and the returns equipment to proper storage area when class is complete.
- Works with individuals and groups within a class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image, and progress their abilities.
- Keeps class attendance records.
- Follows designated curriculum for classes to ensure basic components are met and set standards for progression are followed.
- Being able to quickly manage injures and protocol in addition to properly reporting and informing any incidents or accidents to the Director
- Provides excellent customer service and helps monitor guest feedback through the use of comment cards and other customer care techniques. Follows up on guest requests and comments.
REQUIRED:
- Must take Redwoods training and complete a national background and sex offender check with Ridgewood YMCA
- Must obtain CPR/FA within 2 weeks of hire. Ridgewood YMCA to provide
- Have basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Must be able to demonstrate and explain basic sports skills that are being taught to multiple ages and be inclusive of all.
- Must be able to work at the learning level of particular class.
- Minimum of 3+ yrs prior teaching experience. College degree in related field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Support YMCA mission and perform to our core values
- Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring.
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally- Having multiple sport background is a plus
- Ability to solve problems and see projects and curriculum through to completion in class time
- Ability to influence others and effectively manage multiple stakeholder relationships
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to exchange accurate information while frequently communicating with supervisor, staff and members.
- Moderate lifting and physical effort required for sports
- Be able to conduct class in a Basketball Gym environment
STAY AND PLAY ATTENDANT
Immediate opening for morning and rotating weekend shift.
Candidate must work well with children of various ages and abilities as well as being courteous and caring professional to all.
- Provide a safe, engaging and nurturing environment which fosters the social, physical and cognitive development of each child.
- Maintain a clean environment by disinfecting toys; wiping tables, chairs, shelves; putting away toys and equipment; and cleaning common areas.
- Greet every parent and child as they arrive and depart, ensuring proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
Inspire others. Get people moving. Join our team.
We're in search of enthusiastic, energetic instructors to join our team. Current Group Exercise, CPR/AED and at least 2 MOSSA Certifications (if you don’t have MOSSA certs, but have Les Mills, we can transition you) required, along with the ability to teach at least 2 MOSSA classes per week. Varied hours available. If interested, please email your resume to:aharraka@ridgewoodymca.org
AQUA EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS
We're seeking upbeat, motivated individuals to teach aqua exercise. Must be at least 18 years of age. CPR/AED Certification required; Aqua Exercise Certification preferred, but will train; and Group Exercise Certification a plus. Please email your resume to: aharraka@ridgewoodymca.org.
SWIM INSTRUCTORS
Immediate opening for weekday afternoons and weekends. Must be at least 16 years of age with strong swimming skills and prior experience. Competitive salary.
We are an equal opportunity employer for youth development, health living and social responsibility.
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