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EMPLOYMENT AT THE UNIONTOWN YMCA

Working at the Uniontown YMCA is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children, families, seniors, and community members every day. Whether you’re teaching swim lessons, serving as a lifeguard, helping families through Child Watch, leading a fitness class, working at the Welcome Center, or supporting Summer Day Camp, every role plays an important part in strengthening our community. Our team members share a passion for helping others and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

At the YMCA, you’ll find a fun, energetic, and team-oriented workplace where relationships matter and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. Employees have the chance to build leadership skills, gain valuable experience, and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We believe that when we invest in our staff, we strengthen our entire community. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can serve others, build lasting friendships, and be part of something bigger than yourself, the Uniontown YMCA may be the perfect place for you.

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LIFEGUARDS AND SWIM INSTRUCTORS

SWIM INSTRUCTOR LIFEGUARD JOB DESCRIPTIONCONTACT BOB McCOMBIE
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SWIM INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Swim Instructor Job Description – Uniontown Area YMCA

Position Summary
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes. To perform the 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.

Essential Functions
1. Instructs swimming lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
2. Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
3. Encourages member and parent involvement.
4. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.
5. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
6. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
7. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
8. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
9. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
10. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

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 essential functions.
1. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

Service Skills
1. Follow the staff dress code for position.
2. Greet members and guests.
3. Show interest in their concerns.
4. Make members feel comfortable and at ease.
5. Be open, friendly and approachable.

LIFEGUARD JOB DESCRIPTION

Lifeguard Job Description – Uniontown Area YMCA

Position Summary
Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Responds to member and guest needs, promotes memberships and programs, and maintains cleanliness and organization of the pool deck.

Essential Functions
1. Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y.
2. Builds positive relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and the YMCA.
3. Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
4. Applies all YMCA policies dealing with member services.
5. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
6. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
7. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
8. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
9. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
10. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
11. Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.

Service Skills
1. Follow the staff dress code for position.
2. Greet members and guests.
3. Show interest in their concerns.
4. Make members feel comfortable and at ease.
5. Be open, friendly and approachable.

Qualifications
1. Hold a current (or be willing to obtain) an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid.
3. Excellent interpersonal ad problem solving skills.
4. Minimum age of 15.
5. Reliable transportation.
6. Ability to maintain certification-level or physical and metal readiness.

CONTACT BOB McCOMBIE

Contact Bob McCombie at bobm@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply. You must be willing to go through the process of becoming a certified Lifeguard to be considered for the position.

Employment

CHILD WATCH STAFF

Contact Samantha Swetz at youth@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply.

WELLNESS CENTER CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

Contact Pam George at pamg@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply.

FACILITIES – JANITORIAL

Contact Matt Butina at mattb@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply.

WELCOME RECEPTIONIST

Contact Pam George at pamg@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply.

SUMMER DAY CAMP STAFF

Summer positions starting end of May through late August.

Contact Samantha Swetz at youth@uniontownymca.org for additional information or to apply.

NOTE BOARD

Our dedicated team of Directors are always accepting applications! Download and complete the application or visit our Welcome Center to complete the application in person.

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