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The Y Experience is built from our mission and encompasses the values and philosophy by which we serve and operate.  The Y Experience is brought to life through our culture.  We strive to live our Cause and show up with a purpose Everyday.

Our Culture

It is who We are and How We Show Up. 

Welcoming

We are open to aLL.  We are a place where you can be, belong and become.

Nurturing

We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

Genuine

We value You and Embrace your individuality.

Hopeful

We believe in You and your potential to become a catalyst in the world

Determined

Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with You.

 

 

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 Current Part Time Positions:

After School Program Counselor

Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child? We are searching for staff to work with school aged children in our after school program. Each day will be filled with developing youth by assisting with homework, providing an opportunity physical activity and mentoring. Candidates should be available Monday through Friday between 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please complete an application and email to Dawn McGahen.

 

Swim Lesson Instructors

Why you’ll love the YMCA    

  • Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
  • Childcare:  While working at a membership branch, up to three hours of Childwatch are offered during regular child watch hours. 
  • Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities 

The Cole Center Family YMCA is looking for an energetic, outgoing team player to fill the position of swim instructor to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool and conduct swimming instruction in accordance with YUSA guidelines.

  • Connect: Build effective, authentic relationships with members, swim participants, and parents.
  • Nurture: Ensure a safe and positive environment for the swim lesson participants to succeed in program goals.  
  • Inspire: Encourage the involvement of all swim participants.

Shifts Available:

Monday-Tuesday Evening 4:30pm-6:45pm

Saturday Mornings: 8:45am-11:00am

School Swim Instructors: During the school year

Safety Around Water instructor: Throughout the year

Please complete an application or email to aquatics@coleymca.net.

Lifeguards

Why you’ll love the YMCA  

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 65% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. 

Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

  • Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
  • Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to three hours of Childwatch are offered during regular child watch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options. (The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB, and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift)
  • Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities 

Whitley County Family YMCA is looking for an attentive and responsible team player to fill the position of a lifeguard to help create a safe and positive atmosphere in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

  • Serve: Maintain constant and diligent surveillance of the pool at all times and respond to emergency situations.
  • Care: Ensure safe, clean, and secure conditions for the indoor pools as well as the surrounding areas.  
  • Lead: Enforce all aquatics rules and policies on a fair and consistent basis.

Requirements 

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

  • At least 16 years old. 
  • Ability to work weekday and weekend hours. 
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Current Lifeguard Certification preferred or ability to get certified (The YMCA pays for this). 
  • Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.  

Hours Available: 

Monday - Friday 6:45am-12:15 pm and 3:15pm-8:45pm; 3:15-7:45pm

Weekends Saturday 8:30am-12:15pm and 12pm-3:00pm 

Please complete an application or email to aquatics@coleymca.net.

 

Seasonal:

Seasonal jobs aren't just for resort towns. When the weather changes, so do our needs. Contact us at 260.347.YMCA (9622) to ask about the current job forecast.

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