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Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, our staff members – of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences – enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. At the Y, we know how to live our cause.
The Kosciusko Community YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the association to comply with all applicable federal, state and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment. Proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the USA is required before final selection. The Kosciusko Community YMCA is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees.
Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Please contact Heidi Moseley at hmoseley@kcymca.org with any questions. Click on the following job descriptions to see a detailed description of our open positions. Apply online here. All positions are under 20 hours a week unless otherwise listed.
VEX Robotics Instructor
Are you passionate about Lego engineering, VEX Robotics, and working with children age 4-13? Can you collaborate and inspire by leading fun-filled lessons? Our VEX Robotics program may be a great fit for you! You’ll lead a group of children in the fundamentals of robotics including programming and coding. Classes are once a week on Monday evenings.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Personal Trainer – Downtown YMCA location
The Personal Trainer will provide fitness programming specific to the goals and ability level of the health-seeker. Through education, motivation, and leadership, the personal trainer will assist members in establishing and reaching their overall fitness/wellness goals in one-on-one, two-on-one and possibly small group training sessions. The Personal Trainer will contribute to the overall success of the YMCA by embodying the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA. Hours vary based on client and trainer schedules.
Requirement: Certified by a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, or YMCA Strength and Conditioning (with 1 year of YMCA personal training experience) .
Benefits include:
Hourly rate plus percentage of client package
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Adult Sports Assistant
We are looking for individuals who will provide sports leadership in our adult sports leagues including volleyball, basketball or soccer. This person provides a quality experience for adult sports league participants through direct leadership of adult sports games and accurate enforcement of rules.
Hours vary but include weekday evenings.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Youth Sports Assistant
We’re looking for individuals who love working with children and are passionate about sports. This person would help teach sport specific skills, character development and teamwork while serving as a referee for youth sporting events. Sports include: soccer, t-ball, basketball and many more.
This is a part-time position but games occur Saturdays and practice is one evening per week.
Benefits Include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Sports Performance Coach
A Sports Performance Coach at the Kosciusko Community YMCA will train youth to become stronger, faster, and more agile athletes. We are looking for sports performance coaches for soccer and basketball – in group and individual settings. If even one of those sports interests you, we’d love to have you join our team! Shifts and classes are seasonal, but generally occur weekday evenings. Days of the week vary, and private lessons with individual youth are worked out between the Sports Performance Coach and the parent.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Inclusive Instructor – Inspire Program
The Inspire Program is a structured YMCA based program designed to provide individuals with diverse abilities (ages 17+) a safe and supportive environment one day per week. This program offers a range of activities and services tailored to promoting social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being.
Inspire Instructors will assist participants with shopping and cooking lunch, going into the community to practice social interactions, participating in volunteer opportunities, weekly exercise sessions and helping build independence. In the past, Inspire has taken place on Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm. Opportunities to assist with other Inclusive programs may be available at other times throughout the week.
Benefits Include:
Free membership for yourself
Discounted membership and programs for your family
Youth Fitness Instructor
Passionate about inspiring youth to stay active and healthy? Join us as a Youth Fitness Instructor! You’ll engage and motivate kids through fun, innovative fitness activities, helping them build strength, confidence, and a love for movement. If you enjoy working with young people and fostering positive, active habits, we want to hear from you!
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Gymnastics Instructor
Do you have a passion for gymnastics and want to teach the next generation of gymnasts?! If so, join our team! Our Gymnastics classes range from teaching beginning skills for three year olds to getting gymnasts ready to join a team. Classes take place weekday mornings and evenings. Hours vary based on availability.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Personal Trainer
The Personal Trainer will provide fitness programming specific to the goals and ability level of the health-seeker. Through education, motivation, and leadership, the personal trainer will assist members in establishing and reaching their overall fitness/wellness goals in one-on-one, two-on-one and possibly small group training sessions. The Personal Trainer will contribute to the overall success of the YMCA by embodying the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA. Hours vary based on client and trainer schedules.
Requirement: Certified by a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, or YMCA Strength and Conditioning (with 1 year of YMCA personal training experience) .
Benefits include:
Hourly rate plus percentage of client package
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Kids’ Club Site Director, 2024-2025 School Year
Kids’ Club is a before and after school program that takes place at 9 local elementary schools and runs from 6am until school begins and after school until 6pm. Kids’ Club is more than childcare – the staff follow a curriculum which focuses on STEM, the arts, health and fitness, and so much more. The Site Director creates a pleasant inviting atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure. This person possesses a warm and supportive attitude toward children and strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, and staff. The Site Director provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Working hours vary from 15 -30 hours per week.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Kids’ Club Caregiver, 2024-2025 school year
Kids’ Club is a before and after school program that takes place at 9 local elementary schools and runs from 6am until school begins and after school until 6pm. Kids’ Club is more than childcare – the staff follow a curriculum which focuses on STEM, the arts, health and fitness, and so much more. The Caregiver assists the Site Director in creating a pleasant inviting atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and secure. This person possesses a warm and supportive attitude toward children and strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, and staff. This person provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Working hours vary from 15 -30 hours per week.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Lifeguard
This friendly, confident individual maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. They create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement. and effectively communicate information on aquatics and other YMCA opportunities to members and program participants. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required, but the Y does offer certification opportunities for qualified candidates. We are specifically looking for early morning lifeguards (weekdays, approximately 5am – 7:30am).
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
Swim Instructor
Do you love swimming and want to nurture the next generation of swimmers? Join our team! This friendly, confident individual provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes and must enjoy interacting with children. Hours vary based on availability. We will provide training to qualified candidates so no previous certification is required.
Benefits include:
Free YMCA membership for yourself
Discount for family membership and programs
