Employment Opportunities 

Aquatic Fitness Instructor

3-5 Hours per week

Tuesdays & Thursdays –

10:30-11:00am Ai Chi – Garton Pool

11:00-12:00am Arthritis – Garton Pool

Wednesdays

8:30-9:30a Water Aerobics – Verhulst Pool

Job Description

Aquatic Fitness instructors are responsible for encouraging members to improve physical activity, health and wellness in a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

·         Experience in aquatic fitness classes

·         Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED  - training provided

·         Experience and genuine desire to lead and motivate others

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Assistant & Lead Child Care Teachers - YDC

Job Description

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, this position is responsible for the supervision of the children in the center 2 -13 years of age. Assist with educational, recreational, nutritional, and disciplinary components of the program. Maintain a safe, healthy, non-threatening, and positive environment. Interact with children at their level, maintain required records, and perform opening and closing procedures.

Essential Functions

Guide children’s behavior in a positive and supporting manner leading to increased independence.

Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children that meets our center policies as well as state and Youngstar guidelines.

Provides care and protection for assigned children and maintains state required ratios.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning and in imaginative play.

Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Ensure necessary documentation is complete such as daily sheets, meal counts, sign in/out sheets, accident reports, lesson plans, etc.

Keep all areas of the center clean and sanitary to maintain infection control and orderly, pleasant surroundings.

Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development and professional activities.

Meets yearly continuing education requirements.

Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom for children to thrive.

Maintains good attendance and is flexible to work within the hours of operation.

Provides quality customer service to children and parents, greeting them by name when they enter and maintaining confidentiality.

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Incorporate new methods or policies into existing practice.

Follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

Moves intermittently throughout the workday.

Able to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, twist, walk, push, pull, and move at a fast pace.

Special Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Previous experience working with children preferred.

Must have patience, understanding, and enjoy working with children.

Certification from WI Early Childhood professional recognition, First Aid, and CPR/AED required (will train if necessary).

Must complete and pass a background check.

Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical and TB test.

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Assistant/ Lead Childcare Teacher

Job Description

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, this position is responsible for the supervision of the children in the center ages 2 - school aged. Assist with educational, recreational, nutritional, and disciplinary components of the program. Maintain a safe, healthy, non-threatening, and positive environment. Interact with children at their level, maintain required records, and perform opening and closing procedures.

Essential Functions

• Guide children’s behavior in a positive and supporting manner leading to increased independence.
• Plan, schedule, implement, and supervise the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children that meets our center policies as well as state and Youngstar guidelines.
• Provides care and protection for assigned children and maintains state required ratios.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning and in imaginative play.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Ensure necessary documentation is complete such as daily sheets, meal counts, sign in/out sheets, accident reports, lesson plans, etc.
• Keep all areas of the center clean and sanitary to maintain infection control and orderly, pleasant surroundings.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development and professional activities.
• Meets yearly continuing education requirements.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom for children to thrive.
• Maintains good attendance and is flexible to work within the hours of operation.
• Provides quality customer service to children and parents, greeting them by name when they enter and maintaining confidentiality.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Incorporate new methods or policies into existing practice.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Moves intermittently throughout the workday.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, twist, walk, push, pull, and move at a fast pace.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must have patience, understanding, and enjoy working with children.
• Certification from WI Early Childhood professional recognition, First Aid, and CPR/AED required (will train if necessary).
• Must complete and pass a background check.
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical and TB test.

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Building Supervisor

The Y Building Supervisor is the “manager on duty” when working. This includes: customer service, crisis/emergency management, supervision of facility, assisting with services, and light maintenance.

Must be 21 to apply

Training available: CPR/FA/AED

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Child Watch Care Giver

Job Description

Supervise & care for children ages infant to 8 years old. Engage children in age appropriate activities, maintain safe, healthy, pleasant environment for kids.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs., bend, twist, move intermittently, & get down on the floor to play with children.
• Previous experience working with children, patience, understanding, & enjoy being around children.

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Dance Instructor

Description

Teach a variety of dance styles to children

Qualifications

Previous dance experience required. Be able to give clear instructions and/or demonstrate dance skills. Ability to relate to and interest in working with children.

Questions contact Diane

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Environmental Educator at Camp Y-Koda

Description

This position is responsible for teaching environmental education programs to families, adults and school-aged students with the majority of the programming happening between March and November.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, environmental education or a related field
• Must be age 18 and older to apply
• Experience with email, Google software's & social media.
• Enjoy working with youth of all ages and families
• Interpretation/Naturalist skills and knowledge of Wisconsin's environmental and natural history
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, drag heavy items such as canoes, row-boats, kayaks, equipment bins of up to 50lbs in weight daily.

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Questions or have a Resume? Contact Sarah at (920) 467-6882 or sdezwarte@sheboygancountyymca.org

Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Teach the following group fitness classes: *Body Pump, Boot Camp, Cycle, & Pilates in a safe manner

Qualifications

Previous experience teaching group fitness classes, certification in respective class type*, & 1st Aid, CPR & AED certification* (*Will provide training if necessary)

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Gymnastics & Parkour Instructor

Job Description

Give clear, precise information to instruct students how to perform gymnastics & Parkour moves safely & correctly.

Qualifications

• Must be able to instruct &/or demonstrate gymnastics skills.
• Ability to lift, drag, & push/pull boards, mats, equipment, & lift 50-100lbs to spot gymnasts.
• Must be able to reach, bend, squat, & kneel frequently & for extended periods of time.
• Above average communication skills to work with children of all ages & confer with staff & parents.
• Previous experience with instructional gymnastics is essential, as well as enjoyment working with children.

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Lakeview Staff Lead

Job Description

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Director and in accordance with the mission statement and purpose of the Association, the Lakeview Center Staff Lead will be responsible for providing personal trainings, scheduling of personal trainings, staff scheduling, Lakeview challenges, marketing Lakeview programs, providing quality customer service, training members on strength training and cardiovascular/aerobic equipment, cleaning and maintaining the center and equipment. Reinforcing Lakeview rules and procedures for members and other staff. Teaching a variety of youth, and adult fitness classes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Lakeview Center Staff Lead must have excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to instruct members in an effective, safe and positive manner. CPR/first aid certification is required. Other national personal training certifications are recommended. YMCA Principles of Health Fitness, YMCA Group Exercise and YMCA Personal Training Instructor certifications are required within six months of hire. A college degree in exercise science or the equivalent is recommended. The following physical abilities are required:

· The manual dexterity and physical strength to demonstrate the use of all Lakeview Center equipment

· The ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. from the floor

· Adequate vision and hearing

· Verbal articulation to effectively communicate with members and class participants of all ages and to effectively motivate other staff.

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not state or imply these are the only duties you will be required to perform. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop and maintain Lakeview Center coverage schedule, Monitor and evaluate part time staff. Responsible to arrange/or cover open shifts.

2. Instruction of assigned Lakeview Center classes and programs – Develop and promote at least 3 seasonal incentive/goal setting challenges to motivate members. Coordinate challenges with the Sheboygan Falls branch.

3. Provide quality customer service, be attentive and helpful to members greet, teach, model, provide feedback, share new concepts/recommendations, assist as needed, and correct improper form as needed.

4. Maintain and develop systems for the cleaning and upkeep of the center; including hourly, daily, and monthly cleaning tasks. Enforce task completion with other staff.

5. Monitor and enforce Lakeview rules and regulations in a tactful manner. Make appropriate recommendations for those not meeting age requirements.

6. Ensure all equipment is in safe working order. Responsible for reporting problems to supervisor and/or maintenance department through Dude Solutions in a timely manner. Immediately address the breakdown, problem, or unsafe equipment.

7. Maintain, update, and make copies as needed; including personal training documents, orientation handouts, strength circuit cards, schedules, guidelines, and logs for staff and member use.

8. Perform all other duties as assigned – as well as possible off site corporate wellness

9. Exhibit a positive attitude and take a leadership role in assigned duties.

10. Attend and participate in staff meetings, on-the-job training, joint programs with other Sheboygan County YMCA branches, and applicable continuing education as directed.

11. Stay informed of current trends and opportunities to effectively recommend department improvements and development.

12. Maintain required certifications and record keeping of part time staff certifications as assigned

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Lifeguard

Job Description

Shifts available 7 days per week, mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. 

Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

• Certifications: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification with First Aid & CPR
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Red Cross standards

Questions contact Heather Nitsch by email or by phone 920-451-8000 ext 129

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Personal Trainer

Job Description

Responsible for one on one personal training. For a detailed description contact Matt Mueller

Personal training hourly wage is $15 for trainings and $12 for floor hours.

Qualifications

1st Aid, CPR & AED Certified, personal training Certification, willing to train right person

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Swim Instructor

Job Description

Instruct 30-45 minute swimming lessons for children in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Create and implement lesson plans that develop skills, personal growth, and appreciation for water safety.  Conduct all swim classes with strong regard for student safety. Recognize individual differences and adjust teaching strategies as needed for the success of all students in the swim class. Maximize swimmer participation every class period and utilize allotted class time wisely. Communicate student progress to swimmers and/or parents throughout each session of lessons. Maintain accurate records, including attendance, progress tracking, report cards. Provide a positive learning experience to all swimmers through the use of sound instructional strategies and techniques.

There is also an opportunity to teach private (1:1) swim lesson and make your own schedule.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED Certified (preferred, but not mandatory)

• Must be prompt and dependable

• Ability to relate well & genuine desire to work with children

• Experience in aquatics and swimming

• At least 15 years of age

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Nature Based Day Care - Summer Childcare Staff

A Better US starts with YOU! Be a child's hero this upcoming summer! 

We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to impact youth, be adventurous, and embrace the spirit of the outdoors.

Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a fun and exciting job that keeps you moving? This could be the place for you! Camp Y-Koda is hiring team members for our Nature Based Day Care offered at Maywood Park, located in Sheboygan. Our summer program runs from June 17 - August 23, 2024, Monday-Fridays (No weekends). Our hours range from about 25-33 hours per week.

Part-time/Seasonal Positions Open:

• Afternoon Childcare Team Member
  • Monday-Friday, 12:30pm - 4:30pm each day
• Day-time Childcare Team Member
  • Monday-Wednesday, 11:30am-4:30pm
  • Thursday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Must be age 18 years or older with a HS Diploma, or GED
• First aid, CPR & AED Training is required for the role, we are willing to train if you need the certification
• Experience with working with children; a childcare credential or 4-year degree in education; or related work
• Candidates must pass a required state background check and minimum education and experience requirements.
• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children
• Appreciation for the outdoors and nature
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; able to push, pull, hold, handle or drag equipment up to 20lbs.; bend, squat, & kneel frequently; and walk on uneven terrain outdoors. 

**Potentially an opportunity for additional year-round employment after August.

To get a potential interview with us, the YMCA requires all interested applicants to complete the YMCA Employment application online.

Questions? Contact Sarah at (920) 467-6882 or sdezwarte@sheboygancountyymca.org.

**Resumes can also be accepted to apply for this position.  

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Volleyball Official

Job Description

The YMCA is looking for a volleyball official for the Monday Night Women’s League and the Thursday Night Coed League. Your job will be to ensure player safety, keeping score, watching the game to moderate and ensure the players are adhering the YMCA Volleyball rules. Previous volleyball experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the sport is required, experience playing is a preferred

Wages will start at $13-15 per hour depending on experience. If you are a WIAA Certified Official wages will increase.

Questions contact Taylor Zastrow by email or phone at 920-451-8000 ext. 121

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Youth Sports Official - Football

Job Description

The Sports official/referee will be responsible for insuring the safety of the players and control of all football games.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• The Sports official must have special skills in working with youth. 
• The ability to use a working knowledge of the games and rules of the sport are essential. 
• The ability to stand and run up and down the basketball court, soccer or flag football field for four to six hours is essential.  
• Must be able to work harmoniously with others.
• Must have ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices is required.
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language, follow written and oral instructions.
• Sports Official must have patience, tact and be able to handle participants based on any maturity level.
• Must have a reliable work record and be able to handle multiple responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Insure the safety of all participants by taking charge of games from their onset.
2. Understand and be able to interpret the rules of the game.
3. Believe in and practice the YMCA Sports Philosophy.
4. Report any emergencies, problems, etc. to the site coordinator.
5. Instruct the participant as much as possible.  Help them learn by doing.
6. Assist the site coordinator in game preparation and clean up afterward.
7. Follow all directed procedures related to accidents.
8. Setup for the sport, with the proper equipment.
9. Perform all other duties as deemed appropriate by Program Director.
10. Staff Development:  Attend and participate in called staff meetings and on-the-job training as directed.
11. Safety and Sanitation:  Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to your supervisor immediately.

Questions Contact Matt or Taylor Z

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