The Mahaska County YMCA offers a flexible and family friendly work environment in a Christian organization. Our non-profit organization relies upon community members interested in contributing their time and talents in creative ways. Much of the staffing for the YMCA is provided by community volunteers especially in the Sports and Maintenance Departments. The Y has limited full-time positions available but does offer part-time positions whenever possible.
Full-time Benefit Package: Benefit package for full-time employees includes health and life insurance, paid time off, Y family membership, and YMCA Retirement Fund. After vesting, 8% of wages are invested in your retirement account including 3% employee contribution and 5% YMCA contribution.
Part-time Benefit Package: Benefit package for part-time employees includes YMCA single adult membership and the YMCA Retirement Fund. After vesting, 8% of wages are invested in your retirement account including 3% employee contribution and 5% YMCA contribution. Mahaska County YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.
All YMCA staff and volunteers must submit to criminal background, child and dependent adult abuse registry checks and sex offender registry checks. All staff must obtain CPR, First Aid and AED Certifications. Bloodborne Pathogens training is required for all aquatics, child care, facility, and member service department positions and is recommended for all other positions. Mandatory child abuse reporter training required for all child care department positions.
Please consider joining the Mahaska County YMCA team. Below is a list of positions currently available. Anyone interested in any of the listed positions or requesting additional job descriptions should submit a letter of interest to the Department Director or Chris Schippers. Letters and completed applications can be sent to The Mahaska County YMCA, 414 N Third Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
Head Swim Coach:
Hours: Day, Weekend, and Evenings
Position Summary: Must have a competitive swimming background. Must have an understanding of how children learn, while having the ability to communicate clearly and directly with them. Must have communication skills to communicate effectively and efficiently with the swim team participants, other YMCA staff, and the swim team parents. Must maintain certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR with AED and First Aid, or become certified within 3 months of starting the job.
Member Services Representative:
Hours: Day, Weekend, and Evening
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 lobby area and main hallways.
Requirements: Must be 16 years of age; must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire. Must be able to pass a background check.
Part-time Life Guard:
Flexible hours morning and day hours
Position Summary: The lifeguard serves as a role model and is responsible for safety of all patrons in and around the pool area. The position requires mobility attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors.
Requirements: Must be 16 years of age; must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 30 days of hire. Must be able to pass a background check.
Part-time Swim Instructor:
Hours afternoon and evenings.
Position Summary: Looking for a friendly candidate to help teach children how to swim. We will train you on proper instructor techniques.
Requirements: Must be 16 years of age; must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 30 days of hire. Must be able to pass a background check.
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