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Aquatics | Childcare | General Administration | Health and Wellness | Membership

Aquatics
• AQUATIC INSTRUCTORS
• LIFE GUARD

AQUATIC INSTRUCTORS

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks Aquatic Instructors who will report directly to the Assistant Director of Aquatics and/or the Director of Aquatics. Instructors are responsible for supervision, quality control and safety of all participants engaging in swim lessons. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, currently certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid; Applicant must be in good health and fitness. Candidate must obtain W.S.I. or YMCA Instructor certification within one year.

Responsibilities include: Being professional, polite, courteous and alert at all times, knowing and enforcing all pool rules, being able to administer proper first aid and carry out all emergency procedures, as taught, if needed and find appropriate sub coverage if needed. Other activities our instructors participate with meeting with Directors, coordinate lesson schedule, assign classes to instructors, use computer system for registration of participants, assist with staff meetings, strive to provide quality classes while increasing enrollment and handle interaction with staff, parents and children.

Instructor positions are available for shifts in the early morning, daily, evening and weekends. For further information please contact:

Casey Quake at aquatics@norwalkymca.org.

Phone: 203-866-4425 x336.

Applications are available below and may be dropped off in person or mailed in to:
YMCA of Norwalk
370 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850

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LIFE GUARD

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks Lifeguards who will report directly to the Assistant Director of Aquatics and/or the Director of Aquatics. Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision, general maintenance and safety of all participants using the pool. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, currently certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, AED, Blood born Pathagens and Lifeguard training. Applicant must be in good health and fitness.

Responsibilities include: Being professional, polite, courteous and alert at all times, knowing and enforcing all pool rules, being able to administer proper first aid and carry out all emergency procedures, as taught, if needed and find appropriate sub coverage if needed. Other activities our Lifeguards participate with opening procedures (including chemical readings and analysis), closing procedures and regular performance expectations are to be met.

Lifeguard positions are available for shifts in the early morning, daily, evening and weekends. For further information please contact:

Casey Quake at aquatics@norwalkymca.org.

Phone: 203-866-4425 x336.

Applications are available below and may be dropped off in person or mailed in to:
YMCA of Norwalk
370 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850

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Childcare
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE:
• SITE COORDINATORS/HEAD TEACHERS/ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHERS
• PRESCHOOL TEACHERS
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE - SITE COORDINATORS/HEAD TEACHERS/ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHERS

YMCAs build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. So we want people who are interested in people. People who care about the values behind our mission: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. People who want to make a difference. The YMCA of Norwalk, Inc has the following openings starting August 24.

SACC Site Coordinators: Sites available in Columbus Magnet, Cranbury, Fox Run, Silvermine, and Tracey schools, P/T mornings and afternoons, Mon - Fri, some responsibilities include overall site supervision, staff supervision and curriculum implementation. Minimum Requirements: Bachelors or Associates Degree or 30 credits hours in Child Development, CPR & First Aid Certification, two years experience working with children or an after school setting.

SACC Head Teachers: Sites available in Columbus Magnet, Cranbury, Fox Run, Silvermine, and Tracey schools, P/T morning and afternoons, Mon - Fri, responsibilities include curriculum implementation and supervision of children. Minimum Requirements: Associate Degree or 15 college credits, High School Diploma and one year of experience working with children.

SACC Assistants Head Teachers: Sites available in Columbus Magnet, Cranbury, Fox Run, Silvermine and Tracey schools, P/T morning and afternoons, Mon - Fri, responsibilities include active participation and assisting with the supervision of the children. Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma and experience working with children.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Jim Stewart, Director of SACC at: jstewart@norwalkymca.org or fax 203-838-4601.

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PRESCHOOL TEACHERS

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks Preschool Head and Assistant Teachers to report to the Director of Preschool. Teachers are needed in the following areas: Preschool and Toddler. Candidates must have knowledge and understanding of working with children. YMCA experience preferred.

Assistant Teachers duties include:
Assisting the Head Teacher with all areas of the program, provide a safe , healthful and effective environment for each child, attend necessary training events, demonstrate punctuality, reliability, understanding of group/individual needs in class discipline and prevent a positive and professional image of the YMCA. Candidate must possess a CDA or higher.

Head Teachers duties include:
Supervise, direct and develop the daily programs for the nursery school with the association's mission and purpose. The Head Teacher must possess an Associate's degree or higher, have a CDA, and at least one year of direct experience with children. Candidate must interact with staff, parents, and children. Head Teachers are responsible for communication, evaluation and development of effective programs that foster a learning conducive environment, must attend training events, demonstrate punctuality, reliability, demonstrate an understanding of group/individual needs in class discipline and prevent a positive and professional image of the YMCA.

YMCA offers 12% Retirement, with full benefit package. FREE YMCA membership. Salary commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter & resume to:
Joyce Murray, Director of Preschool
YMCA of Norwalk, Inc.
370 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850

Fax: 203-838-4601
or e-mail at: jmurray@norwalkymca.org.

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General Administration
• CUSTOMER SERVICE/FRONT DESK/RECEPTIONIST POSITION
• DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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CUSTOMER SERVICE/FRONT DESK/RECEPTIONIST POSITION

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks FT/PT Membership Service Front Desk position that will report to the Director of Membership. Responsibilities shall include: Excellent customer service skills (retail management background preferred), able to interact with all levels of management, strong organizational skills, neat appearance, able to use computer system for sales, inventory experience and cash out at end of shift/day. Candidates will be providing tours of the facility and responsible for attaining sales goals set by Director.

Additional functions may include working with property management facilitators, attending training events, and work shifts consist of early morning, daily, evening and weekend shifts (YMCA will attempt to set a routine shift).

Requirements: Must be 18 or older, willing to quickly learn the YMCA of Norwalk computer system, certified in Adult CPR & AED (will train if needed) and First Aid.

For FT positions the YMCA offers 12% Retirement, with full benefit package. All positions receive FREE YMCA membership. Send cover letter & resume to:
Peter Convard
YMCA of Norwalk, Inc.
370 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850

Fax: 203-838-4601 or
e-mail at: pconvard@norwalkymca.org.

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks a Full Time Director of Development. Under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Development is a key member of management, representing financial development, marketing and communication disciplines in setting overall direction and strategy for the organization. She/He will work with the Board of Trustees, the CEO, the Directors, staff and special volunteer groups to achieve maximum income from annual giving, government grants, foundation grants, corporate and individual special gifts, endowment bequests and gifts and capital funds.

Nature and Background of Position: This position is concerned primarily with the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the association, by insuring that there is sound planning for, and the securing of financial resources for the long and short- term future, and by insuring that the achievements of the association are effectively communicated to the members and public.

The incumbent must have proven ability to relate to top community leaders and to recruit and stimulate their participation, and to actually participate in securing financial support. She/He must know how to plan, recruit and train volunteers to raise funds; have a working knowledge of giving and charitable vehicles; must be able to create interpretive materials to enable potential donors to understand the YMCA and how they contribute to the achievement of its mission.

She/He must have a working knowledge of the media and its use in gaining exposure for YMCA events and programs; be able to design and operate a communication network to all YMCA leaders and potential leaders; and have good writing skills and public speaking abilities. Additionally, raising foundation and government grant proposal expertise are essential. She/He must be able to represent the YMCA in large and small groups with an understanding of group dynamics. She/He must have supervision skills for getting work done through others when there is no direct line authority.

This position is heavily weighted on the human relations side. It is necessary that she/he have a clear understanding of the relationship of the general public to the association, of staff to volunteer, and of intra-staff actions. She/He must be able to delegate appropriate responsibilities involved in day to day operations and must guide or direct all actions within a continuing consciousness of the operating objectives of the association as defined in the association plan.

An undergraduate degree, with a minimum of five years of professional experience (YMCA preferred) with a proven background in fundraising, marketing, excellent oral and written communications skills. Master�s degree a plus.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Directs and coordinates association capital development programs.

2. Plans and directs association annual giving campaign.

3. Serves as primary staff to the Financial Development Committee.

4. Serves as primary staff to the Marketing and Communications Committee.

5. Coordinates annual giving campaigns of the association.

6. Provides training in fund raising.

7. Plans and directs association public relations program.

8. Plans and implements annual meeting.

9. Maintains database resource file on top community leaders.

10. Prepares and coordinates proposals for grants from government sources and private foundations.

11. Develops and implements the association marketing and communication plan.

12. Produces and distributes the association annual reports, newsletters, brochures and reports.

13. Develops strategy, materials and training in support of association positions in relation to crisis or identified problems.

14. Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of financial development.

15. Represents the association as required by the CEO.

16. Performs administrative tasks supplemental to the CEO and executive management team.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Position includes a free facility usage membership and excellent benefit package including 12% YMCA Retirement Fund participation. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: jobs@norwalkymca.org or fax to 203-838-4601.

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Health and Wellness
• FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
• GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR
• SPINNING INSTRUCTORS

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FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

Supervisor: Coordinator of Group Exercise

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks fitness instructors who have 2+ years experience (from obtaining their national certification), in addition to step experience, to teach a variety of fitness classes here at the YMCA. Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following classes listed below:

Low/High Impact Aerobics
Yoga
20/20/20
Cardio Kick Boxing
Body Sculpting
Spinning
Aerobics
Pilates
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To teach a variety of group exercise classes designed to enhance the wellbeing of the YMCA members.

Job Requirements:

CPR and national certification (ex: AFAA, ACE, NASM, etc.) required
Interest and general knowledge of fitness and healthy living
Must have a college degree
Major Duties:

To be present 5 minutes prior to the shift start
Staff member must get coverage of shift if time off needed and Director must be informed prior to the shift change.
Customer centered staff aligned to the customer centered message.
The staff's duty is to be diligent with filling out the following forms on a schedule.
To remain observant of potential safety violations by members and equipment abuse.
Follow emergency procedures when needed.
Inform Director of Health and Wellness of any present or potential problems.
Instructor position shall provide for a free facility usage provided instructor teaches for a minimum of 10 hours per month.

If interested in our fitness instructor positions please call Sharon Rubinstein at 203-866-4425 ext. 381 or print and fill out an application and submit to the YMCA of Norwalk at 370 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Our fax is 203-838-4601.

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GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR

The Norwalk YMCA seeks an experienced PT gymnastics instructor to teach gymnastics at all levels. Classes shall include young toddlers, children, youth and teens. Candidates must have a solid understanding of gymnast progression and be willing to create gymnastics travel competition team when developed. Candidate should have a college degree and 2-3 years of experience with gymnastics instruction. YMCA experience preferred.

Interested candidates can send cover letter and resume to Gail Hannan: ghannan@norwalkymca.org or by fax to 203-838-4601. Questions can be forwarded to: 203-866-4425 x305. Free facility usage offered to employees who work a minimum of 10 hours per month.

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SPINNING INSTRUCTORS

The YMCA of Norwalk seeks Spin Instructors who will report directly to the Coordinator of Spin and/or the Director of Fitness. Instructors are responsible for enthusiastically leading a class through a cardio workout. Applicants must have a current certification in CPR and AED. Applicant must be in good health and fitness. Candidate must have a certificate in Spin/Cycle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Being professional, polite, courteous and alert at all times, abiding by all YMCA policies and procedures and following the core values of Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Spinning Instructors who are on a regular working schedule are responsible for obtaining proper sub coverage when unavailable to teach for any reason.

All shifts are available including early mornings, evening, and weekends. Free facility usage is offered to all employees who work a minimum of 10 hours per month.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: ghannan@norwalkymca.org or by fax to 203-838-4601.

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Membership

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YMCA of Norwalk • 370 West Avenue • Norwalk, CT 06850 • tel (203) 866-4425 • fax (203) 838-4601