Now Hiring at the Portage Y

Healthy Living Coordinator
The Wellness Department is looking for a part-time & qualified candidate to oversee all of the Healthy Living Operations within our facility. In addition to the qualifications below, candidates must have the ability to work a set schedule which includes evening and weekend hours, as well as, the ability to substitute for group exercise classes when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and/or two years related experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Requirements within 90 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Detection & Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Universal Precautions certification; New Employee Orientation; Listen First and Creating the Member Experience.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, squat for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs or more.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

Submit resumes to Apply@ymcaofportage.org or complete and employment application and turn in at the Welcome Center located in the YMCA lobby.

Aquatics Outreach Lifeguard & Instructor
As our new and updated aquatics program takes off, we are looking to hire an Aquatics Outreach Instructor to take the Ys Safety Around Water program out to our community in early August.

Qualified Applications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age & have a valid work permit if under 18 years
• Be certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Trained.
• Have a current YMCA Lifeguard Certification or equivalent
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Must demonstrate knowledge of strokes and techniques.
• Have reliable transportation

Please apply by submitting resume to Apply@ymcaofportage.org or submit a completed employment application to the Portage Township YMCA.