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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! 

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The first thing that comes to mind when I am asked “Why do I work for the YMCA” my answer is strengthening the community I live in. My passion is nutrition and food and what better way to connect with the community than to feed them. Sharing food helps everyone connect and I love helping families be healthy. Cooking meals for a community to eat together promotes a sense of belonging and strengthens community ties. It means a lot for me to be a part of that.
Tammy Cowden-Maloney
Tammy Cowden-MaloneyMembership Retention & Food Program Coordinator
I love teach at the YMCA for many reasons.  Most if all, I love the members who attend my classes. Over the years we have developed such wonderful relationships and have helped each other grow in our fitness journeys.
Alanna FryFitness Instructor
I love being an instructor at the YMCA because I love fitness classes. I know it's not everyone's style of working out, but I believe that for a large portion of people, the only way to be successful is to get on a schedule and go to the gym. If you don't make an appointment, it's not going to happen. Imagine that rather than dragging yourself to your basement for another stale workout, you're heading to the YMCA to hang out with people who make you laugh, motivate you, and sweat with you (maybe even swear with you). Now fitness is fun! Something to look forward to! Being a person to help foster that mentality is absolutely one of my favorite things. Group classes changed my whole mindset towards exercise, and I hope I'm doing that for others at an RPM instructor at the YMCA.
Sue KippFitness Instructor
The Meadville Family YMCA is my second home. As a member of the Y I fell in love with group fitness classes.  I was shocked and excited when I was approached about becoming an instructor.  Being and instructor at the Y has built my confidence mentally and physically.  I look at each class I lead as an opportunity to leave a positive mark on someone’s day.  It is an honor guiding members through their fitness journey, being a part of their change and growth.  The family I have built at the Y has helped mold me into the person I am today. The atmosphere we create is one of accountability and inclusion.  I am forever grateful for the relationships I have built through this part-time employment. 
Krysta Simons Fitness Coordinator

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO

  • The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following roles:
  • Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management
  • Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration
  • Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership
  • Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation
  • Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operations. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

  • Accredited 4-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum seven years of prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or comparable organization, including supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
  • Proven fiscal and budgetary leadership, with a sound business management approach and demonstrated ability to manage complex organizational finances.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve operating performance, strengthen revenue, and lead organizational change with accountability for results.
  • Proven success building, developing, and retaining staff while creating a strong, collaborative organizational culture.
  • Ability to develop and strengthen community relationships, partnerships, and the YMCA’s visibility as a community change partner.
  • Strategic planning experience, including the ability to develop, implement, monitor, and communicate measurable organizational priorities. 
  • Fundraising experience, including annual campaigns, donor development, grants, and productive partnership with a volunteer Board of Directors.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve certification within three years.
 

For more information please contact [email protected]

Property Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Provides overall coordination of facility and vehicle maintenance, including planning and developing preventative maintenance.
  • Supervision of Custodial and Maintenance staff.
  • Ensures that assigned vehicles and other equipment are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
  • Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before taking action.
  • Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids and recommend selection of contractors.
  • Always ensures building cleanliness and safety for members, this will require hands on work, including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, cleaning of restrooms, replacing toilet paper and paper towels, etc.
  • Works with outside agencies such as fire, health, building depts., etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
  • Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and forecasts to support the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures.
  • Identifies and mitigates significant business, financial, and operating risks and advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
  • Ensures a safe working environment for the maintenance staff. Provide training, evaluate work habits and follow proper guidelines for accident prevention.
  • Maintains facility, equipment and vehicle log books.
  • Develops budgets supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitors expenditures against budget.
  • Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
  • Provide direction & support for the proper functioning of the Association’s Property & Risk Mgmt Committee. Assist in the development of safety standards & emergency procedures.
  • Update facility plans periodically. Develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
  • Completion of Praesidium child protection training is required annually to ensure adherence to YMCA safety standards and best practices for youth protection.
  • Will complete in house trainings within 6 months of hire. Will complete Team Leader Certification within 3 years of hire. Will continue with YUSA training requirements throughout career.
  • Will acquire CPR/First aid within 90 days of hire.
  • Other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

  • Bachelor’s degree in facility management or a related field or equivalent or 2-3 years equivalent experience.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in facility management or closely related field.
  • CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
  • Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.
  • “POOL” and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.
  • Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.
  • Familiarity with personal computers helpful.
  • Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Part-Time School Age Staff - Downtown

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervises a group of children.
  • Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Maintains DHS requirements
  • Maintains Keystone STARS requirements/standards.
  • Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  • Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal
    fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.
  • 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.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a physician required within 30 days of hire date.
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
  • 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:

[email protected]

Full-Time Toddler Teacher - Downtown

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervises a group of children.
  • Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Maintains DHS requirements
  • Maintains Keystone STARS requirements/standards.
  • Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  • Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law, including a federal fingerprinting background check, and a negative TB test.
  • 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.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse prevention training and a physical examination from a physician required within 30 days of hire date.
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
  • 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: Full-Time

Questions:

[email protected]

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:

[email protected]

Toddler Assistant - Vernon

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:

[email protected]

Fitness Instructor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • 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:

[email protected]

Personal Trainer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving their goals. Serves as resource for staff in all matters relating to their training expertise. 
  • Develops appropriate tools necessary to offer quality training; provides feedback to participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.    
  • 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). 
  • Supports departmental initiatives and identifies ways to enhance training experience. 
  • Ensure the safety of all participants. 
  • Lead program with enthusiasm and motivate participants. 
  • Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. 
  • Must plan, organize and lead program. 
  • Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. 
  • Is responsible for set up and clean-up of own classes. 
  • Record attendance and maintain progress records. 
  • Follows YMCA policy and procedures. 
  • Perform similar and related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Current certification to be an instructor in discipline desired to instruct. Credentialing as required by state law for course to be taught or administered. Proof of certification and/or credentials required.
  • Previous experience providing instructions, training others or other related experience preferred.
  • Basic computer/typing skills and demonstrated ability to utilize standard office software.
  • Ability to use online, web-based technology for course related training documents and for regular communication.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends.
  • CPR/First Aid.
  • Hold Principles of YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within the first six months of hire.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Part Time Program Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Recruits and retains members and program participants across multiple dimensions of diversity for successful programming. Onboards and develops them for success.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
  • Responsible of the day to day operation of program area, including the organization and scheduling of program registration and the compilation of participation statistics.
  • Responsible for promotion and incorporating YMCA core values and scheduling of program area.
  • Responsible for the purchasing of supplies and ordering of services related to program needs following YMCA guidelines.
  • Maintain a consistent, professional image through dress, actions and relationships with others. Speak enthusiastically on behalf of the YMCA at given opportunities.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends.
  • Passion for community service and youth development.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

For more information please contact [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]