Employment
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We're hiring! At The Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to providing every individual with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. When it comes to our employees, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations. Our Y empowers employees to make a direct impact in our community and to achieve their professional goals by directly supporting physical, emotional and social connections that all people need for a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.
When you join the Y team, you are joining a family that works together to serve the community through meaningful programs and services. We are a volunteer led, cause-driven organization devoted to strengthening the foundations of community, for a better tomorrow, for a better us. Browse opportunities below and apply today!
YMCA CULTURE
ABOUT US
Founded in 1886, the Summit Area YMCA is one of the area’s leading 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every individual, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a cause driven, volunteer led, non-profit, we work everyday to support and strengthen our community.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
5 MYTHS ABOUT NONPROFITS
& WHY YOU SHOULD...
First off, what is a nonprofit? In short: nonprofits work towards improving a social or environmental cause, and the extra revenue they make doesn't go to their leaders, shareholders or employees, but towards furthering their mission. The key to a nonprofit is in its accountability, trustworthiness and transparency...
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & GLOBAL INNOVATION (DIG)
SUMMIT AREA YMCA STAFF TESTIMONIAL
I love working at the Y because every day brings a new group of people and new way to help others. I am motivated to come to work each day by the people I get to meet and serve each day. I love working for a community organization that is able to adapt and create programming based on needs, and love the fact that we have the potential to have such great impact.
- Terri C., Summit YMCA Staff
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Afterschool Staff
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit Area YMCA is looking for Before & After-School Staff for the upcoming 2019-20 school year at both Summit and Berkeley Heights locations. This is a great opportunity to join our enthusiastic and devoted team!
The Berkeley Heights YMCA is very close to public transportation. The branch is less than a 2 min walk from the Berkeley Heights train station and a 2 min walk from the Lakeland Bus Route stop on Plainfield Ave & Springfield Ave.
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Afterschool Staff
The Learning Circle YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Learning Circle YMCA is looking for After-School Staff for the upcoming 2019-20 school year at the Summit Branch location. This is a great opportunity to join our enthusiastic and devoted team!
Our After-School Staff provide a fun, well-rounded, and safe environment for children to spend their time before & after-school. The ideal candidates will have an interest and/or background in caring for children while possessing the necessary organizational and leadership skills necessary to implement a safe and fun program.
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Barre Sculpt Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is seeking Barre Sculpt instructors for Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM, evening and Saturday/Sunday morning classes!
If you have a special ability and enjoy sharing it with others, please join our community and contact us for an opportunity to work at the Y!
The Barre Sculpt Instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
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Birthday Party Associate
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit Area YMCA is seeking energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to lead various activities for themed children's Birthday Parties.
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Birthday Party Host
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Birthday Party Host organizes and safely facilitates The Summit YMCA’s birthday parties. (S)He leads the Party Staff with professionalism, excitement and enthusiasm ensuring members and guests receive a wonderful Party at the Y.
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Birthday Party Staff
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Berkeley Heights YMCA is seeking energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to lead various activities for themed children's Birthday Parties.
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Bus Driver
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Berkeley Heights YMCA seeks a bus driver with CDL (incl. school bus and passenger endorsements) to transport children to and from before and after school programs. The hours may vary weekly up to a max of 20 hours a week on a year round basis. Bus driving salary range from $17-$18 depending upon bus driving experience.
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Child Care Lead- After School
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsOur After-School Staff provide a fun, well-rounded, and safe environment for children to spend their after-school time. The ideal candidate will have an interest and/or background in caring for children while possessing the necessary organizational and leadership skills necessary to implement a safe and fun after-school program.
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Cycling/Spin instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
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Dance Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Dance Instructor is responsible for the planning, instruction, follow-up and all other aspects of assigned class(es), along with providing a fun & well-rounded and safe environment for children participating in the youth dance program.
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Food Service Assistant
The Learning Circle YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Food Service Assistant is responsible for the preparation of meals as directed by the supervisor. Ensure rotation and proper storage of all perishable and non-perishable items for consumption.
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Group Exercise Instructor (Early Morning)
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is seeking Group Exercise instructors for early morning classes!
If you have a special ability and enjoy sharing it with others, please join our community and contact us for an opportunity to work at the Y!
The Group Exercise Instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
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Gym Supervisor
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsPosition Summary:
The Gym Supervisor is responsible for managing all aspects of the Gymnasium, inclusive of maintaining sports equipment, supervising activities, character development (gym etiquette and sportsmanship), and safety and security of the YMCA facility and members. -
Head Lifeguard
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsUnder the direction of the Aquatics Director and Assistant Director, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for saving a person’s life in the pool as well as performing other professional duties to ensure effective performance of lifeguard essential functions.
Minimum Age Requirement-18 Years Old
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Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Hip Hop Dance Instructor is responsible for the planning, instruction, follow-up and all other aspects of assigned class(es), along with providing a fun & well-rounded and safe environment for members participating in the dance program.
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HOT YOGA Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is seeking certified Yoga Instructors for "Hot Yoga" for classes in the early/mid morning and weekend!
Instructors must have experience teaching in a HEATED environment.
If you have a special ability and enjoy sharing it with others, please join our community and contact us for an opportunity to work at the Y!
The Group Exercise Instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. -
Housekeeping Staff
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsPosition Summary: The Maintenance Staff/Housekeeper is responsible for providing a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly environment for members, guests, and employees. The Maintenance Staff/Housekeeper must follow the required procedures for repairing, handling, cleaning, disposing of, or moving of objects/materials and /or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
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Infant Teacher
The Learning Circle YMCAFull-Time
DetailsThe Learning Circle YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA, is seeking a Full Time Infant Teacher for their year round program.
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Kid Zone (Babysitting) Staff
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is currently seeking Kid Zone Associates. Kid Zone Staff provides a quality and safe drop-in babysitting program for members and participants 6 weeks to 11 years old.
As an Ambassador for the Y, Kid Zone staff must communicate to members, volunteers, and the general public that the Y is the nation’s leading non-profit committed to strengthening the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while demonstrating the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. -
Kid Zone (Babysitting) Staff
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsKid Zone staff are responsible for engaging with children at their level and interacting with parents and children who enter the room.
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Kidventure Teacher
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is seeking a Kidventure Teacher.
Kidventures is a discovery program for children ages 2-4 which includes arts and crafts, story time, music and movement, indoor/outdoor active play and weekly library visit. Children learn to socialize, explore and have fun in the Summit YMCA.
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Lifeguard
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit YMCA is seeking Lifeguards!
We offer flexible schedule and competitive compensation. Benefits include a free YMCA employee membership!
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Member Service Representative
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Member Service Representative ensures the Branch objective of improving acquisition and retention of members. Working in the membership team with both staff and volunteers, they have the vision to see new opportunities and respond to them using critical thinking. They use their creative problem-solving skills to ensure member satisfaction and retention. They handle and resolve membership concerns and inform their supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
They sell and cross sell programs and membership to reach their individual and team goals. They educate members about the Summit Area YMCA’s Annual charitable campaign to help achieve team goals. They promote the YMCA’s integrated technology, like “Mind Body” and the Y App.
The Member Service Representative conducts the daily desk operations completely and accurately. They also may conduct tours of the facility for potential members as needed or if designated. -
Member Service Representative
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Member Service Representative ensures the Branch objective of improving acquisition and retention of members. Working in the membership team with both staff and volunteers, they have the vision to see new opportunities and respond to them using critical thinking. They use their creative problem-solving skills to ensure member satisfaction and retention. They handle and resolve membership concerns and inform their supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
They sell and cross sell programs and membership to reach their individual and team goals. They educate members about the Summit Area YMCA’s Annual charitable campaign to help achieve team goals. They promote the YMCA’s integrated technology, like “Mind Body” and the Y App.
The Member Service Representative conducts the daily desk operations completely and accurately. They also may conduct tours of the facility for potential members as needed or if designated.
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Member Service- Towels
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Member Service Towel staff person is responsible for making sure that the towels are collected, washed and folded so that members can always have towels when they come in to work out. They also help to maintain order and cleanliness in main lobby.
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Personal Trainer
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Personal Trainer is responsible for developing, training, and overseeing safe and effective exercise programs for individual members that will help the member achieve their fitness goals in private exercise sessions.
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Personal Trainer
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
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The Berkeley Heights YMCA is seeking an honest, professional, hardworking and team-oriented personal trainer to join our team. The Personal Trainer is responsible for developing, training, and overseeing safe and effective exercise programs for individual members that will help the member achieve their fitness goals in private exercise sessions. -
Pilates Mat Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Pilates Mat Instructor instructs group Pilate classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Tuesday morning-9:30 AM, evenings and weekends
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Preschool Teacher
The Learning Circle YMCAFull-Time
DetailsPosition Summary:The full time Preschool Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing The Learning Center childhood education programs in accordance with the YMCA’s philosophy and policies. The position requires professional commitment to the programs and to meeting the needs of children and families.
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Senior Coordinator of Youth & Teen Programs
Summit YMCAFull-Time
DetailsThe Senior Coordinator of Youth and Teen Programs will provide leadership, management and supervision to the Summit YMCA’s youth & teen programs. S/he is responsible for staff supervision, budget and fiscal management, data collection, data analysis and data reporting, program management and development, implementation of safety and risk management policies, procedures, and protocols as well as community development, outreach and relationship building related to the successful operation of these programs. The program portfolio includes Y Achievers, Teen Center, Middle School programs (6th and 7th grade initiatives), VolunTeens, Leadership Development programs (Leader’s/Jr. Leader’s Club), summer camp responsibilities and other programs as appropriate.
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Swim Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Swim Instructor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes. They follow the guidelines of the YMCA Swim Lesson Program and ensure that participants have a positive and safe learning environment.
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Teen Program Staff
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Teen Program Staff is responsible for the implementation of youth development and teen activities, ensuring that the program participants receive a quality experience which maintains health and safety as a priority. The programs should include informal, educational and recreational activities which are appropriate for each age and stage of development and support the Y’s 3 focus areas; Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
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Toddler Teacher
The Learning Circle YMCAFull-Time
DetailsThe Learning Circle YMCA seeks a full time Teacher for their Toddler Program.
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Weekend Coordinator
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsPosition Summary: The Weekend Coordinators role is to organize and safely facilitate weekend classes, gym time and birthday parties for members and guests. As well as being the family contact for parties, leading the birthday staff in set up/clean up and activities and teaching classes as needed.
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Wellness Center Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Summit Y is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff with some fitness background to help members reach their fitness goals through safe and effective exercise programming.
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Youth Dance Instructor
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsPosition Summary: The Dance Instructor is responsible for the planning, instruction, follow-up and all other aspects of assigned class(es), along with providing a fun & well-rounded and safe environment for children participating in the youth dance program.
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Youth Enrichment Instructor
Summit YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Youth Instructor is responsible for the planning, instruction, follow-up and all other aspects of assigned class(es), along with providing a fun & well-rounded and safe environment for children participating in Program Classes.
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Youth Enrichment Instructor
Berkeley Heights YMCAPart-Time
DetailsThe Youth Instructor is responsible for the planning, instruction, follow-up and all other aspects of assigned class(es), along with providing a fun & well-rounded and safe environment for children participating in Program Classes.