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.

Questions Contact Kelly

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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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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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Summer Adventure Trip Counselor

The Trip counselor would serve as a leader, role model, educator and counselor for approximately 12-18 campers and participates in the planning and implementation of the Summer Camp Program, Adventure Trips and Leadership Camps. The primary duty will be going on all of our adventure trips offered this season. Adventures trip are where you bring a group of campers off-site to different areas in Wisconsin. Secondary - the trip counselor would do resident camps, adventure based day camps and leadership development camps. 

Typical Work Schedule

• Mondays - Fridays with hour primarily between 8:00am - 4:30pm, with a weekly Thursday sleepover
• Adventure Trip Weeks are Sunday-Friday ALL day and hours until returning. 
• June 9 - August 29, 2025 (12 weeks total)
• Training will be discussed with the Summer Camp Director, primarily starting after Memorial Day. 
• All Certifications are offered as part of training and we will pay you to take these for your role with us!

Experience, Education, Qualifications 

• Minimum of 21 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or HS Transcripts
• Coursework and/or previous experience working with teens, leadership development, camping, hiking and more.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid certification. We can train you if needed.
• Experience or have previous training with high ropes courses, adventure challenge programs and camping.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other programs.
• An appreciation of outdoor living, nature and camp settings.
• Must work primarily Monday-Friday. Adventure Trip weeks start on a Sunday afternoon until Friday.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions such as rain and 70-90 degree weather.
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but not limited to: rock climbing, hiking on different terrains, lawn games, boating, building campfires, swimming, teambuilding exercises, physical games and more.

**Due to being a licensed day camp with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Camp Y-Koda does NOT provide room, board or transportation to/from work each day.

**This position would receive extra compensation for additional overnights on the Adventure Trip weeks.

**On non-adventure trip weeks, this individual would work Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm roughly.

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Questions? Contact us at (920) 467-6882 or kemmons@sheboygancountyymca.org.

Summer Camp Counselor

A Better US starts with YOU! Be a child's hero this upcoming summer! Now accepting applications for 2025.

We are looking for compassionate individuals who want to impact youth, be adventurous, and embrace the spirit of camp. Our camp counselors are assigned and lead a different group of children (between ages 4-16) each week and follow a pre-planned weekly schedule. We have many activities at Camp Y-Koda including, but not limited to: Archery, BB Guns, Sling Shots, a High Ropes Course, lake with kayaks & canoes, a small swimming pool, arts & crafts center, gaga ball and so much more. Our 80-acre property is a branch of the Sheboygan County YMCA. Our summer program is 95% outdoors rain, shine or snow! For more specific information please read below.

Typical Work Schedule

• Mondays - Fridays with hour primarily between 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• June 9 - August 29, 2025 (12 weeks total)
• Paid Training begins after Memorial Day (Monday-Fridays)
• We have ONLY one weekly Thursday sleepover which runs into Friday (the only time we bring out the s'mores!)
• We offer a service to families for “Extended Care” which means some staff could be assigned to additional duties outside of our primary hours. These extra assigned duties start at 7:00am and may end as late as 5:30pm.
• All Certifications are offered as part of training and we will pay you to take these for your role with us!

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Due to being a licensed day camp with Wisconsin, all counselors must be age 18 before working with a group of participants. Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or able to provide transcripts.
• Have a current CPR, First Aid or AED Certification? Awesome! If you do not, no worries as we will get you certified for your role.
• Interested in leading water-based camps? We will get you lifeguard certified for your role!! (More opportunities within the summer with this certification with us).
• Excellent verbal and communication skills!
• A passion for working outdoors and working with children.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions such as rain or 70-90 degree weather.
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but not limited to: row boating, lawn games, building campfires, swimming, team building exercises, physical games and activities.
• Willing to get a background check with the state.

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Questions? Contact us at (920) 467-6882 or kemmons@sheboygancountyymca.org.

Summer Child Care Teacher

Job description

Seeking highly motivated employees to plan, implement, and supervise the daily activities of school-age children in a licensed childcare setting.

Under the direction of the Child Care Director, assist with educational, recreational, nutritional, and disciplinary components of the program.

Maintain a safe, healthy, non-threatening, 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.
• 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.

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.
• Agility to get down on the floor, participate in outdoor activities, field trips, swimming, etc.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Background in education or studying in the field of education preferred.
• Must have patience, understanding, and enjoy working with children.
• Certification from WI Early Childhood professional recognition or equivalent, 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.

We offer a Free Y membership. Start your career at the Y!

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

Contact Sarah Foree by email or phone 920-451-8000 ext 107

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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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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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