Employment

LEARN, GROW & THRIVE

With a career at the Y.

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.

So, join us, we could use someone like you.

For more information contact Katie Wagner, Human Resources Coordinator at 527-9622, x3129.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Position:  Lifeguard
Date Position Available:  Now
Hours of Work:  Weekday Mornings and Early Afternoons.
Location:  Kirk Family YMCA
Contact Person:  Keith Gaines, Aquatics Director
Contact email address:  kgaines@ymcaroanoke.org

Job Description Summary
Applicant is responsible for the safety of swimmers and for the enforcement of all pool rules and regulations.  Maintains a safe and fun environment and perform general maintenance tasks.  Applicant must be at least 15 years old, have and maintain current Lifeguard certification and CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Apply in person at the Kirk Family YMCA or e-mail resume to kgaines@ymcaroanoke.org.

This position will be posted until filled.
 

Position:  Lifeguard
Date Position Available:  June 1, 2013
Hours of Work:  Weekday mornings and afternoons
Location:  Salem Family YMCA
Contact:  Katie Reynolds, Aquatics Coordinator (kreynolds@ymcaroanoke.org)

Job Description Summary
Applicant is responsible for the safety of swimmers and for the enforcement of all pool rules and regulations. Maintains a safe and fun environment and perform general maintenance tasks. Applicant must be at least 15 years old, have and maintain current Lifeguard certification and CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Apply in person at the Salem Family YMCA or e-mail resume to kreynolds@ymcaroanoke.org

This position will be posted until filled.

Position:  Vice President of Operations
Date Position Available:  Fall 2013
Hours of Work:  Full Time, Exempt

Job Description Summary
The YMCA of Roanoke Valley is known for high quality, community based programs, great customer service and innovative new facilities. The Roanoke Valley is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake and is a hotbed for outdoor recreational activities.  It offers an incredible quality of life environment.  If you are looking for a YMCA that is growing through serving then the YMCA of the Roanoke Valley is for you! 

The Vice President of Operations reports directly to the President & CEO and will lead the Kirk Family YMCA and the Salem Family YMCA.  The combined budgetary responsibilities total 5+ million.

With three operating branches and 23 after school sites, the YMCA of Roanoke Valley is truly a leader in strengthening the foundations of the community.  

In addition to offering a highly competitive salary package, the YMCA of Roanoke Valley provides a progressive work environment with great benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; high-quality healthcare; complimentary YMCA household membership; a generous paid-time-off package and tickets to various local events including the symphony and minor league baseball.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate is one who has 5+ years of experience as a Branch Leader or Multi-Branch Leader with direct responsibility for $3 million+ in revenue.

A candidate who can demonstrate past success in board development, annual fundraising, membership development, facility management, program administration and fiscal management is a must.

The candidate must excel at communicating the YMCA mission to the community and the members.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and completed YMCA of Roanoke Valley application to Human Resources Coordinator, Katie Wagner at kwagner@ymcaroanoke.org or PO Box 2130, Roanoke, VA 24009. Applications and resumes will be accepted through June 20

Position:  Maintenance Staff
Date Position Available:  Immediately
Hours of Work:  Part-time, various hours
Location:  Salem Family YMCA
Contact: Greg Meacham (gmeacham@ymcaroanoke.org) or (540) 387-9622
Job Description Summary

The Salem Family YMCA is looking for a part-time maintenance staff. The applicant must be friendly and be able to work various hours as needed. Electrical, plumbing and general maintenance knowledge and skills are preferred. Applicant must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and be able to perform work on a one-man lift at heights of up to 25 feet.

This position will be posted until: Filled
 

Position:  Housekeeping Staff
Date Position Available:  Immediately
Hours of Work:  Part-time; 1-5pm weekdays, special events, and some mornings on short notice.
Location:  Salem Family YMCA
Contact:  Greg Meacham (gmeacham@ymcaroanoke.org) or (540) 387-9622

Job Description Summary

The Salem Family YMCA is looking for a friendly, self- motivated candidate for our Housekeeping department.  Applicant will be responsible for overall cleanliness of the facility and grounds. Applicant must be able to work inside of the ladies locker room and ladies restrooms during business hours.

This position will be posted until: Filled