History of YMCA

YMCA stands for Young Men’s Christian Association, and was founded way back in 1844.     Today, they claim to have over 40 million members throughout the world.   All YMCA locations accept any members regardless of faith, or beliefs.   At a typical YMCA, you can find numerous types of activities that include swimming, weight lifting and more.

Job Description / Average Wage

Lifeguard: This job is going to require certification such as CPR, and more.   Your duties will include sitting poolside, where you will watch, and monitor all activities.   If something is to happen, you will do your best to get the person to a safe location.   You will also assist with opening, as well as closing the pool.   The average wage is $7 to $11 a hour.

Childcare / Babysitter: You will work in the daycare center, where you will watch other children, as the parents workout in the facility.   You will help with activities, games and more.   You will help check in children, as well as assist with cleaning, and more.   Your average wage will be from $7 to $11 a hour.

Member Service Rep: You will work the front counter, where you will help people sign up for memberships, as well as cancel them. You will check memberships as people enter the building.   You will also assist customers with any questions that they may have.   Your average wage will be from $8 to $12 a hour.

Camp Counselor:   As a camp counselor, you’re going to help entertain children as they enter the camps throughout the year.   You’ll help set up activities, run them as well as make sure that everything is going according to plan.   You’ll also be in charge of making sure that everyone is getting along and the camp is going to ran according to YMCA’s policy.   The average wage runs $8 to $13 per hour.

Fitness Instructor:   Working as a fitness instructor, you’ll either work one on one with an individual or you may even teach a class.   This position will require that you’re certified as a personal trainer.   The average wage is anyhwere from $10 to $18 per hour.

Other positions: Program Director, Member Services, Counselor

Benefits

• Medical benefits that include dental, vision, as well as medical
• Paid time off that include sick days, vacation and personal days
• Discounts on programs
• Retirement package that includes 401k and more…

How to apply

If you want to work with YMCA, you can either request a job application in the actual club, or if you wish, you can view job openings online, as well as an application, where you can apply for the job.   You will just have to follow this link.