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Meadville YMCA Job Opportunities
Come join our team at the YMCA. We have several jobs that look great on resumes and help your community!


Float-Vernon
1. Supervises a group of children.
2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
3. Maintains DHS requirements
4. Maintains Keystone STARS requirements/standards.
5. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
6. Attends staff meetings and trainings.
7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
8. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal
fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.
2. Must be currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Program or related field and/or have
obtained a minimum of a CDA from an approved college/university in Early Childhood Education or
related field.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a
physician required within 30 days of hire date.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
program activities.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
with people from different backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Ability to lift children.
Ability to stand for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions:

Substitute- Vernon & Downtown
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Assists teachers with designing and implementing daily lesson/activity plans.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
4. Actively particpate in daily activities by modeling YMCA values and encouraging conversation and
behaviours of healthy living
5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
6. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication
with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
7. Maintains classroom and equipment.
8. Maintains required classroom records.
9. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
10. Assumes lead teacher roles if lead teacher is unavailable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal
fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.
2. Must be currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Program or related field and/or have
obtained a minimum of a CDA from an approved college/university in Early Childhood Education or
related field.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a
physician required within 30 days of hire date.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
program activities.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
with people from different backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Ability to lift children.
Ability to stand for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions:

Building Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to all branch/department policies and procedures related to safety and code of conduct.
- Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures for the facility and act responsibly in emergencies.
- Actively patrol all areas of the YMCA and record times and observations at designated checkpoints. Assist with programming assignments as needed.
- Responsible for assisting in programming to ensure member and program satisfaction.
- Ensures safety of staff, members or volunteers when entering or exiting the facility. May entail walking staff, member, or volunteers to their cars.
- Complete and be accountable for all accident/incident reports. Reports must be accurate, consistent and must be submitted to an appropriate supervisor. Communicate all accident and discipline situations (corrective counseling form). If severity of the accident/incident warrants immediate attention, contact via pagers or phone the appropriate professional staff member.
- Responsible for promoting and incorporating YMCA core values and character development in program area.
- Secure the entire facility before leaving at night, ensuring that appropriate lights, windows, and doors are closed. Adhere to the building hours and the closing after members have had appropriate time to exit the building.
- Always remain accessible through established communications systems during shifts.
- Adhere to established dress code, always wearing YMCA staff shirt and nametag. Always maintain a professional demeanor.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equivalent experience.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Pay: $10.50/Hour
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions:

School Age Staff/Summer Camp Staff
1. Supervises a group of children.
2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
3. Maintains DHS requirements
4. Maintains Keystone STARS requirements/standards.
5. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
6. Attends staff meetings and trainings.
7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
8. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal
fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.
2. Must be currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Program or related field and/or have
obtained a minimum of a CDA from an approved college/university in Early Childhood Education or
related field.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a
physician required within 30 days of hire date.
5. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
6. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
program activities.
7. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
with people from different backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Ability to lift children.
Ability to stand for the entire duration of the scheduled shift
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time/Full-Time
Questions:

Fitness Instructor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Instruct members during wellness program
- Ensure safety of members at all times
- Create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members
- Ensure that you are teaching and providing options to all members of the class
- Inspect and help maintain the quality of the equipment. Report any equipment issues to the wellness coordinator and branch director.
- Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards members
- Perform similar and related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the class content and maintains fitness level to teach, willingness to continually
learning new content - Strong verbal communication skills.
- Content Certification before hire date & required to track and responsibly for recertification.
- Obtain Child Abuse and other Clearances as defined in the personnel policy.
- Some experience teaching wellness classes is preferred.
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions:

Custodian
Essential Functions
- Ensure Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.
- Operates related motorized and non-motorized and non-motorized equipment.
- Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
- Ensure YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
- Replaces soaps, paper towels, and other supplies.
- May set up furniture for events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions: [email protected]

Personal Trainer
Essential Functions:
1. Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving their goals. Serves as resource for staff in all matters relating to their training expertise.
2. Develops appropriate tools necessary to offer quality training; provides feedback to participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.
3. Provides a safe caring environment for all participants; enforces all general policies if applicable; completes any necessary reports and forms (e.g., attendance records, certifications).
4. Supports departmental initiatives and identifies ways to enhance training experience.
5. Ensure the safety of all participants.
6. Lead program with enthusiasm and motivate participants.
7. Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
8. Must plan, organize and lead program.
9. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
10. Is responsible for set up and clean-up of own classes.
11. Record attendance and maintain progress records.
12. Follows YMCA policy and procedures.
13. Perform similar and related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (required):
• Personal Trainer Certification through a nationally accredited organization including, but not limited to
NETA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, AEA.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention
For more information please contact [email protected]

Summer Camp Lifeguard
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
- Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required.
- Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Performs all secondary duties in a timely manner as required for each shift.
- Performs all lifeguard duties, including ability to lift people out of pool, perform CPR, scan pool to ensure safety of participants.
- Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and for the duration of the shift.
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
- Attends Staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Age: Minimum age of 16.
- Certifications: Current YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent certification, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention training.
Pay: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Part-Time
Questions: [email protected]

Internship Program
Essential Functions:
Internship responsibilities may vary by department but can include:
- Program Development & Implementation: Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating community programs, fitness classes, and youth development initiatives.
- Member Engagement: Support membership services by providing excellent customer service, promoting YMCA programs, and assisting with outreach efforts.
- Administrative Support: Work on grant research, marketing materials, event planning, and program evaluation to improve YMCA offerings.
- Health & Wellness Initiatives: Participate in wellness programs, assist in fitness assessments, and provide guidance to members.
- Community Outreach: Partner with local organizations, schools, and businesses to expand YMCA impact.
Qualifications
- Current college or university student pursuing a degree in [relevant fields: Exercise Science, Business, Nonprofit Management, Education, etc.].
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for community service and youth development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Prior experience in customer service, coaching, or leadership roles is a plus.
For more information please contact [email protected]