CAREERS
Has a job ever changed your life? Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts people’s lives.
No matter what role you take on at the Y, you will show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. Working side-by-side with diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspectives and strengths; you will discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day! We work relentlessly to strengthen communities - starting with our staff. To help you reach your full potential, the Y offers coaching and training through a comprehensive leadership development and certification system.
Careers at the Y
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More Info: Certified Lifeguard
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Job Title: Certified Lifeguard
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location:
- Pittsfield Corporate Office - 292 North St. Pittsfield, MA
- Northern Berkshire - 22 Brickyard Ct., North Adams, MA
- Bennington Recreation Center - 665 Gage St., Bennington, VT
Reports to: Program Director
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Certified Lifeguard of Berkshire Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined all while maintaining a safe and clean pool area. This induvial must be welcoming and respectful of all individuals; members, co-workers, youth participants, and all others who visit our facilities.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and maintains a rigorous standard of safety at all times
- Knows and enforces all rules, safety procedures, and Emergency Action Protocols of the YMCA, reports any incidents or accidents correctly
- Maintains accurate records as required by YMCA and/or Department of Public Health or other applicable codes/standards/requirements.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
- Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
- Cleans, monitors, and disinfects all applicable work space such as Fitness Center machinery and locker room spaces.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training
- All other duties assigned by management
Equipment
- CheckWriters for personal timecard management
- Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, OneDrive, Excel Teams etc.
- Safety and rescue equipment found in an aquatic setting
- Various pool-related chemicals and cleaning supplies
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Previous Lifeguarding experience preferred
- Current Basic Life Support, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & First-Aid certification or equivalent
- Current YMCA Lifeguard Certification or equivalent
- Ability to communicate and get along with people of diverse backgrounds is required
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
- Must maintain vigilant and alert at all times while guarding
- Must maintain ability to demonstrate physical and mental capacity as well as technical skill retention as required by certification
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings while exposed to the environment of an indoor pool setting as well as the exposure to heat, sun and other summertime elements of an outdoor pool setting.
Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Employee will take the initiative to assist in aiding development in others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Berkshire Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More Info: Fitness Instructor
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Job Title: Fitness Instructor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location:
- Pittsfield Corporate Office - 292 North St. Pittsfield, MA
- Northern Berkshire - 22 Brickyard Ct., North Adams, MA
- Bennington Rec - 655 Gage St., Bennington, VT
Reports to: Health and Wellness Director
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and the supervision of the Health and Wellness Director, The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading both beginner and experienced exercise in a safe, effective, and respectful class environment. The goal of this programming is to assist members in making healthy lifestyle changes, build self-esteem, meet individual wellness goals, and to encourage consistency. The group fitness instructor is expected to demonstrate a professional manner at all times when in the facility, including personal time spent in the facility.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, supervised by the Health and Wellness Director, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
- Maintain current and appropriate knowledge ad credentialing as it relates to your specific content area in order to provide effective support to members
- Build authentic and meaningful relationships with members and class participants
- Assist members in connecting with each other, the YMCA and their community
- Promote the existence and welfare of a robust fitness class schedule through attendance and a positive attitude
- Keep accurate and pertinent records
- Maintain appropriate equipment, and facilities. Monitor wellness areas for safety and cleanliness
- Communicate all questions and concerns with the Health and Wellness Director as pertaining to schedules, members, facilities, equipment or other applicable categories
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures
- Abide by all safety, injury and illness prevention guidelines, taking exceptional personal responsibility for own safety and safety of program participants; respond appropriately to all emergency situations
Equipment and Software
- Check Writers for personal timecard management
- Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, OneDrive, Excel Teams etc.
- Various fitness equipment in the wellness facility
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certification, or within one month of hiring
- Certification in area(s) of expertise Or Two + years of experience teaching courses which do not require a national certification
- National Strength Training certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA) preferred
- College coursework in exercise physiology, physical education, or athletic training preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
- Conduct classes and activities for the full duration
- Ability to lift amount of weight commensurate with course requirements
Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Employee will take the initiative to assist in aiding development in others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Berkshire Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More Info: EEC Childcare
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Our Childcare Programs rely on EEC qualified and certified staff of varying levels. Please visit the "Careers at the Y" tab for active postings and apply through the links there.
Below is a job description for a Child Care Lead Teacher. For more information on Assistant Teacher, Teacher, Manager, and other roles please apply through the positing or contact us at HR@BFYMCA.ORG
Looking for ways to grow in your career? Visit the EEC Website for information about classes, trainings, and certifications. https://strongstart.eoe.mass.gov/ets/pages/?p=certification
We work with the right candidates to further their education and development!
Job Title: Child Care Lead Teacher
Location: Pittsfield and North Adams Branch Locations
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports to: Child Care Director
Revised: October 2021
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Care Lead Teacher of Berkshire Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while fostering effective and positive youth development. .
Essential Functions
- Create a safe and healthy environment social-emotionally, physically, and mentally for effective youth development in a Child Care setting
- Foster healthy relationships between children and staff appropriate to the child’s development and level of understanding
- Identify any child issues and behaviors and respond in a positive and effective way.
- Maintain Classroom Compliance with all EEC licensing.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities based on the creative curriculum using positive guidance techniques
- Provide daily and weekly lesson and programs for supporting staff to follow and facilitate
- Integrate the Y Character Development materials into all lesson plans.
- Provide children with opportunities to develop language and literacy
- Know and enforce all rules and safety guidelines associated with Child Care programs
- Report all incidents and accidents, and fill out applicable forms and paperwork
- Provide daily communication with parents and staff
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training
- All other duties assigned by management
Equipment and Software
- CheckWriters for personal and operational timecard management
- Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, OneDrive, Excel Teams etc.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area of study preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 9 months of supervised childcare work experience
- Must possess and qualify for applicable Early Education and Care (EEC) Certification credentials and Professional Qualifications and/or possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
- Current CPR/AED & First-Aid certification
- Ability to communicate and get along with people of diverse backgrounds is required
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
- Must be able to manage a group of youth and appropriately deal with disruptions and behaviors of children from different backgrounds and identities.
- The worker will be subject environmental conditions, activities occur both indoors and outdoors.
More Info: Welcome Center Staff
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Job Title: Welcome Center Associate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location:
Pittsfield Corporate Office - 292 North St. Pittsfield, MA
Northern Berkshire - 22 Brickyard Ct., North Adams, MA
Bennington Recreation Center - 665 Gage St., Bennington, VT
Reports to: Membership Director
Position Summary:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Welcome Center Associate of Berkshire Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while creating an engaging member culture.
Our Culture:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions:
• Present a professional image to all employees, members, and general public. Wear lanyard with nametag, and adhere to dress standards at all times.
• Greet members, potential members and staff in a courteous, professional and friendly manner, striving for excellence.
• Be enthusiastic towards members by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities. Make sure no member is left unattended.
• Respond to members' needs. Contact appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Direct complaints in a courteous manner.
• Follow proper procedures for group memberships, nationwide membership and guests who come in to use the facility by properly checking them in at the Welcome Center desk.
• Answer phones in a friendly and a courteous manner, transferring and forwarding calls as needed.
• Maintain the security, cleanliness, and order of the Welcome Center desk at all times.
• Deliver cause-driven tours for prospective members.
• Maintain organization of information, digital and print.
• Promote membership and program enrollment, volunteer opportunities, and Financial Assistance.
• Creation of branded materials for the organization, including print, social media, email and website content for marketing, development, and fundraising.
• Maintain sufficient verbal, written, and digital communication with team members and supervising staff.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training
• All other duties assigned by management
Equipment:
Daxko Operations Membership Software
• Various computer applications on both Windows and iOS operating systems
• CheckWriters for personal and operational timecard management
• Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, OneDrive, Excel Teams etc.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of customer service experience preferred.
• CRP/AED & First-Aid certifications preferred
• Ability to communicate and get along with people of diverse backgrounds is required
Work Environment & 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 the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
Cause driven leadership Competencies:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Employee will take the initiative to assist in aiding development in others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Berkshire Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
