Career Opportunities

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director or Multi-Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of Topeka, the Lead Teacher works as a supportive staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. 

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Complete all training required by KDHE within the first 6 months of holding the position.
2. Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members.  Be a positive role model.
3. Assist the Site Director in implementing quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack.
4. Assist with supervision of children.  Maintain that children are never left alone.  Make sure all children are watched at all times.
5. Assist with positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
6. Assist win maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
7. Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the Child Care Director.
8. Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
9. Assist with record-keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply request, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, and lesson plans.  Meet all required deadlines.
10. Follow and enforce Association and departmental policies.
11. Substitute in other classrooms as required.
12. Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.  Maintain current certifications required by the position.
13. Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
14. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
15. Attends required abuse risk management training.
16. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
17. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
18. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High school diploma or its equivalent OR 6-months experience working with children aged 5 and under
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
• Must meet all training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor.
• Must meet the qualifications to be an Assistant Teacher according to Kansas Office of Children and Family Services Licensing requirements.
• Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background Screening.
• Must ensure that the physical and social environments for program delivery reflect the Y’s definition of character and value.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications

• Human relation skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers, children, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of children’s development.
• Experience implementing programming for school age children.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand; walk; sit; run; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the School Age Child Care Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the School Age Site Director works as a supportive leader among staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. 

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members. 
2. Be a positive role model.
3. Plan and implement quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including Character Development, Arts and Crafts, STEM, active games, and snack. 
4. Oversee supervision of children and staff.  Maintain that children are never left alone.  Make sure all children are watched at all times according to NYS OCFS regulations. 
5. Perform monthly site inspections and ensure that state regulations are being met.
6. Maintain housekeeping at each site.
7. Oversee positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
8. Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
9. Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the Multi-Site Director including but not limited to Changing Lives Campaign Events.
10. Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
11. Attend all required trainings.
12. Oversee record-keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply requests, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, lesson plans, breakfast and snack attendance.
13. Perform at least three drills monthly.
14. Follow and enforce Association and SACC policies.
15. Maintain required amount of children as needed to maintain budget.
16. Create publicity and promotions for the YMCA and site.
17. Responsible to maintain all site and YMCA regulations.
18. Attend YMCA programs for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
19. Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as required by the Multi-Site Director.
20. Perform annual reviews on Site Assistants.
21. Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.  Maintain current certifications required by the position.
22. Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
23. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
24. Attends required abuse risk management training.
25. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
26. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
27. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
28. Create an environment of interest, confidence, and support, within which the children can grow.

Leadership Competencies

• Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. 
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
  • OR, Kansas Children's Program Administrator credential AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
  • OR, School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
  • OR, Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
• Must be over the age of 18 years old.
• Must meet all training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor.
• Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background Screening.
• Must ensure that the physical and social environments for program delivery reflect the Y’s definition of character and values
• Must meet the qualifications to be a School Age Child Care Site Director according to Kansas Office of Children and Family Services Licensing requirements.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications

• Human relation skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers, children, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of school age children’s development.
• Experience implementing programming for school age children.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand; walk; sit; run; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Site Director or Multi-Site Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the Assistant Teacher works as a supportive staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing. We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members.  Be a positive role model.
2. Assist the Site Director in implementing quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack.
3. Assist with supervision of children.  Maintain that children are never left alone.  Make sure all children are watched at all times.
4. Assist with positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
5. Assist win maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
6. Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the School Age Child Care Director.
7. Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
8. Assist with record-keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply request, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, and lesson plans.  Meet all required deadlines.
9. Follow and enforce Association and departmental policies, including the substitute policy.
10. Attend YMCA program for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
11. Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as required.
12. Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position.  Maintain current certifications required by the position.
13. Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
14. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
15. Attends required abuse risk management training.
16. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
17. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
18. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 1-year experience working with children under 13 years of age
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
• Must meet all training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor.
• Must meet the qualifications to be an Assistant Teacher according to Kansas Office of Children and Family Services Licensing requirements.
• Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background Screening.
• Must ensure that the physical and social environments for program delivery reflect the Y’s definition of character and value.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications

• Human relation skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers, children, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of school age children’s development.
• Experience implementing programming for school age children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand; walk; sit; run; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization, committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Member Services Supervisor, the Member Service Associate will deliver excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. As well as responds to members and guests needs, promotes and sells memberships and programs, and maintains cleanliness and organization of the lobby area.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing. We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the branch and on the phone, contributing to member retention.
2. Interviews and/or tours prospective members; sells memberships.
3. Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and to the YMCA.
4. Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
5. Applies all YMCA policies dealing with member services.
6. May hand out locker keys and towels; may monitor the locker rooms as required.
7. Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years.
• Must be able to work in the evenings and on weekends.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Certifications required within 90 days of hire: CPR/AED, and First Aid.
2. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
4. Previous customer service, sales or related experience.
5. Basic knowledge of computers.

The YMCA of Topeka is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to give the lifesaving skills of swim lessons to children on Monday and Wednesday evenings or Saturdays mornings. If you are interested, you can work both sessions, with opportunities for additional private lessons. Experience preferred but training is provided if needed! CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• Fun, dynamic atmosphere
• Teach youth life-saving skills
• Employee discount on membership
• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• Monday and Wednesday - Evening shifts
• Saturday - Morning shifts

Education

• Some High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• None

The YMCA of Topeka is currently hiring lifeguards for shifts throughout the day to join our team of safety professionals. Certified lifeguards preferred but we will also train and certify as well! BONUS! No sunscreen needed!

Benefits

• Fun, dynamic atmosphere
• Interact with members of all ages
• Employee discount on membership
• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts available
• Weekdays and weekends available

Education

• Some High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Lifeguard Training (Preferred)