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  MULTI-CULTURAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST- WEST

Contact: Heidi Deininger at 276-6616 x227 or heidi.deininger@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Full time, School year hours- 1pm-evening hours. Summer hours, 8am-afternoon for camps.
Pay Rate: Based on education and experience
Special Certifications or Requirements: Bachelorís degree in Education or related field preferred. Prior experience working with Youth and Teens. Experience working with multicultural programs preferred.
Job Duties: Assist the YMCA in the development and implementation of multicultural programs which focus on building mentor relationships, career development, and other duties as outlined in the Youth and Teen Department. This position will directly supervise the West Youth Zone. This position will collect data on program participants and programs and stay current on Youth and Teen trends.
   
  YOUTH CENTER MANAGER - OREGON YOUTH CENTER

Contact: Jenn Smith at 276-6616 x249 or jenn.smith@ymcadanecounty.org
Send resume and application by July 25th to:
YMCA of Dane County
Attn: Jenn Smith
5515 Medical Circle
Madison, WI 53719

Days & Hours: 35 hours per week. Mon-Fri 3-6pm required, as well as special events, evenings & weekends.
Pay Rate: $11.00/hour plus excellent benefits.
Special Certifications or Requirements: Experience and education equivalent to a bachelorís degree in social work, recreation, or education field. Prefer at least two years work experience with youth. CPR & First Aid certification required, but will train.
Job Duties: Oversee daily operations, programming, supervision, organization and fundraising for the Oregon Youth Center. Work closely with community organizations and assist in fiscal management.
   
  YOUTH AND TEEN LEAD TEACHER/ MENTOR - EAST

Contact: Matt Merrill @ 221-1574 x 135 or matt.merrill@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: 2-5 shifts/week Mon-Fri evenings and Saturday mornings
Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.00/hour
Special Certifications or Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Experience working with youth of all ages, through age 17. Education in child development, social work or recreation degree preferred.
Job Duties: Be a positive role model for youth and get paid! Work at the YMCA positively engaging youth in activities throughout the building. Supervise youth at the YMCA in the "Youth Zone." Foster positive adult relationships while supervising ages 7-14 in a recreation center that includes games, art, and computer/gaming systems.
   
  YOUTH COOKING INSTRUCTOR - EAST

Contact: Matt Merrill at 221-1574 x135 or matt.merrill@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Thursday evenings
Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.00 per hour
Special Certifications or Requirements: Experience working with school aged youth. Education in child development preferred. Experience and education in art classes, cooking, science and/or music for ages 5-12 years old.
Job Duties: Responsible for planning and preparing curriculum/menus and supervising a youth cooking class for ages 5-12. Teach recipe reading, proper measuring and food preparation techniques.
   
  MALE CUSTODIAN - EAST & NORTHEAST

Contact: Scott Buchanan at 221-1571 or scott.buchanan@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours:
NORTHEAST - Full time 7:00am-3:30pm
EAST - Sat & Sun 10:00am-3:00pm - every other weekend (2 positions)
Pay Rate:
NORTHEAST full time position - $9.50-$10.00 per hour plus benefits
EAST part time position - $8.50-$9.00 per hour
 
Special Certifications or Requirements: Experience and knowledge in standard cleaning procedures. Must have proven record of dependability.
Job Duties: Responsible for cleaning menís locker room, rest rooms and building during open hours. Full time position also includes light maintenance and pool care responsibilities.
   
  AMERICORP MEMBER/YOUTH CENTER STAFF - MT. HOREB

Contact: Annie Hampel at 608-437-6780 for the Mt. Horeb Youth Center

Days & Hours: AmeriCorps members commit to completing 1700 hours between September 1 and August 31 of the following year. Members complete a majority of these hours at their host sites. Members must be available on Friday mornings until 2 PM to attend trainings and member meetings.
Pay Rate: PASS AmeriCorps members receive:
• Living allowance of approximately $430 every two weeks
• Health insurance (no premiums, 80% reimbursement plan)
• Food stamps (if eligible)
• Child care subsidy (if eligible)
• $150 training stipend
• $4,725 Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hours.
Special Certifications or Requirements: Partners for After School Success (PASS) is an AmeriCorps program consisting of 15 organizations operating in schools, community centers and youth resource centers in Dane County, WI. Must be AmeriCorp member.
Job Duties: Partners for After School Success (PASS) is an AmeriCorps program consisting of 15 organizations operating in schools, community centers and youth resource centers in Madison, Mount Horeb, Oregon, and Stoughton, Wisconsin. Responsibilities will include: development and implementation of youth programs, homework help, community service projects, supervision of youth in a variety of settings, and some record keeping.AmeriCorps programs also emphasize the membersí professional development and understanding of citizenship. To this end, PASS provides members with numerous trainings in career building, civic engagement, and youth work. PASS also encourages members to gain professional experience by participating in organizations such as the Youth Resource Network and the Wisconsin Afterschool Network.
   
  LODI FULL DAY CHILD CARE COORDINATOR - LODI

Contact: Sara Jenny at 837-8221 or sara.jenny@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Full time
Pay Rate: Based on education and experience.
Special Certifications or Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old. Must have at least 1 year of experience as a manager or have satisfactorily completed 1 course in business or program administration. Must have 1 year of experience as a center director or teacher in a licensed childcare center.
Job Duties: Manage and supervise the full day child care facility in Lodi. Hire, train, and schedule staff in accordance with DHFS Guidelines. Maintain and implement food program in accordance with DPI. Communicate in a positive, appropriate manner with staff, children and families. Ensure quality program standards are met at site. Create a fun and age appropriate environment for children aged 2-6.
   
 

FITNESS INSTRUCTORS LAND & WATER

Contact: Tony Stevens at tony.stevens@ymcadanecounty.org - East
Julie Logue at julie.logue@ymcadanecounty.org - West
Becky Whiting at 837-8221 or becky.whiting@ymcadanecounty.org - Northeast Water Instructors
Janelle Heckendorn at 837-8221 or janelle.heckendorn@ymcadanecounty.org - Northeast Fitness Instructors

Days & Hours:
EAST:
Land & Water classes: Variety of hours available. Water Aerobics Instructor needed.  
WEST:
Land & Water classes: Variety of hours available.
Active Older Adult - Mon & Wed 7:30am and Tues & Thur 9:30am, TurboKick- Tues 7pm,
Water Exercise- Wed & Fri 8:30am
NORTHEAST:
Land & Water various classes. Water Aerobics Class Instructor - daytime hours.
Pay Rate: Based on experience. $9.00-$20.00/hr
Special Certifications or Requirements:
Certification and experience preferred.  
Job Duties: WATER - Lead safe and effective water fitness classes. Utilization of resistance tools, shallow and deep water modalities as well as customer service skills a must. LAND - Lead effective group fitness classes.
   
  LIFESTYLE CENTER STAFF/PERSONAL TRAINER

Contact: Tony Stevens at 221-1574 x124 or tony.stevens@ymcadanecounty.org - East
Julie Logue at 276-6616 x254 or julie.logue@ymcadanecounty.org - West
Janelle Heckendorn at 837-8221 or janelle.heckendorn@ymcadanecounty.org - Northeast

Days & Hours:
EAST: Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm, Sat 2:00-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-2:00pm
WEST: Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
NORTHEAST: Saturday 1:00-7:00pm
Pay Rate: $9.00 - $22.00 /hour plus training wage when applicable
Special Certifications or Requirements: Recommended bachelors degree in exercise science or related field and/or a nationally accredited personal training certification. Knowledge of exercise prescription, conditioning principles, and exercise physiology. Excellent communication skills to lead and motivate members.
Job Duties: Supervise and clean the Lifestyle Center, assist members with questions and orientations, and assist members with personal training.
   
  FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL - Oregon

Contact: Nicole Masar @ 221-1574x127 or nicole.masar@ymcadanecounty.org for YMCA Oregon Full Day Child Care location

Days & Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-12:00
Pay Rate: Based on experience and education $8.25 - $9.00 per hour
Special Certifications or Requirements: Must be 18 years old. This position requires high energy levels, strong organizational skills and knowledge of proper food handling, preparation, storage and cleaning aids. Position requires meeting the qualifications for food service personnel under HFS 46 Licensing Rules for Daycare Centers.
Job Duties: Responsible for preparing, serving and storing all food for the YMCA Full Day Child Care Program.
   
 

MEMBER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS - NORTHEAST & EAST

Contact: Deb Dreyer at 837-8221 or deb.dreyer@ymcadanecounty.org - Northeast
Jamie Stoiber at 221-1574 x 103 or jamie.stoiber@ymcadanecounty.org - East
YMCA application required for consideration

Days & Hours:
NORTHEAST:
Full time position, Nights and weekends as Manager on Duty.
EAST:
1) Mon/Tues/Wed 4:45 AM-8:30 AM for Member Service Professional
2) TH/Fri 4:45 AM- 8:30 AM (Member Service Professional) & Every other Sunday 2-7:30PM (Manager on Duty - MOD)
3) Tues 5:30-10:45 PM & Every other Weekend Sat. 5:30-10:30 AM & Sun 8:45-2:45 PM
4) Mon 3:30-7:30PM & every other weekend Sat 3:30-7:30PM & Sun 10:30-5:30PM
Pay Rate: $7.50 to $8.50 starting wage for Member Service Professionals, part time or full time.
$9.50 to &10.50 starting wage for Lead / MOD staff, part time or full time.
Special Certifications or Requirements: Must be dependable, detail-oriented, friendly, and enjoy working with a variety of people. Previous YMCA experience preferred. Basic computer and phone skills needed. Excellent customer service skills required. Bilingual skills are a plus. Manager on Duty must be at least 18 years old.
Job Duties: Welcome members, sell programs and membership in a positive professional manner. Assist in all desk operations including program registration, membership sales, public relations and telephone communications. Provide quality customer service to members, prospective members, visitors, and program participants. Full time position will also assist in training and supervising staff, act as Manager on Duty order supplies, computer data entry. Manager on Duty will be responsible for building incident reports.

   
 

LIFEGUARD / SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Contact:
Robin Berg @221-1574 x 116 or robin.berg@ymcadanecounty.org - East
Nicole Champlin @276-6616 x237 or nicole.champlin@ymcadanecounty.org - West
Becky Whiting @ 837-8221 or becky.whiting@ymcadanecounty.org - Northeast

Days & Hours: Various days and hours. Flexible Scheduling Available.
NORTHEAST: Daytime guards needed, 9am-4pm
Pay Rate: $9.00 - 11.00 Based on experience and certifications
Special Certifications or Requirements: Certification in Life Guarding, CPR Pro & First Aid . Those wishing to instruct should be WSI certified or have a background in YMCA swimming instruction.
Job Duties: Lifeguard & teach swimming. Ensure the safety of all participants.
Note: If you aren't certified, and would like to be, call Robin Berg @221-1574 ext 116 for information on upcoming classes.

   
  CHILD WATCH STAFF - EAST

Contact: Kathy McConnell at 221-1571 or kathy.mcconnell@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Mon-Fri 8-11am, 11am-2pm, 2-5pm, 5-8pm. Sat 8:00am-1:00pm, 9am-12noon

Pay Rate: $7.00-$8.00/hour based on experience
Special Certifications or Requirements: Experience and interest in working with children a must. CPR and First Aid required but will train.
Job Duties: Play and care for children while providing a safe and fun environment for children 6 weeks through 6 years old while parents utilize YMCA facilities and programs.
   
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  KIDZFIT STAFF - NORTHEAST

Contact: Janelle Heckendorn at 837-8221 or janelle.heckendorn@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Varied Weekday afternoons 2-5:30pm
Pay Rate: $11.00-$13.00/hour
Special Certifications or Requirements: Experience and interest in working with children a must. Education and experience in fitness preferred.
Job Duties: Plan and run an effective physical education class for after school youth age 5-12 at local elementary schools.
   
  SWIM TEAM ASSISTANT COACHES - EAST

Contact: Robin Berg @ 221-1574 x116 or robin.berg@ymcadanecounty.org

Days & Hours: Fall/Winter Season 2008-2009. 6-15 hours per week.
Pay Rate: $10.00- $11.00/hour, based on experience
Special Certifications or Requirements: Applicants must posses a passion for sport, strong communication skills, the ability to motivate swimmers, good working knowledge of the latest training and stroke techniques and a willingness to learn. Competitive swimming background, previous coaching experience, Certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid. (Training will be available if needed)
Job Duties: Under the direction of the Head Coach, you will be responsible for preparing and leading swimming and dry-land workouts for Age Group and Senior swimmers ages 6-18.
   
  SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE LEAD & ASSISTANT TEACHERS 2008-2009

Contact: Nicole Wells at 276-6616 x 252 or nicole.wells@ymcadanecounty.org - West Madison, Verona and Middleton
Ali Johnson @ 837-8221 or ali.johnson@ymcadanecounty.org - Sun Prairie, DeForest, and Windsor
Kate Hurlburt @ 221-1574 x 123 or kate.hurlburt@ymcadanecounty.org - East Madison, Monona

Days & Hours: School Year 2008-2009
Part time hours: 15 - 20 hours / week, 2-5 days/week, Mon - Fri,
Full time hours: 35 - 40 hours/week, 5 days/week, Mon - Fri
After school positions must be available until 6:00pm
Pay Rate: Based on experience & education $8.00-$11.00/ hour + excellent benefits
Special Certifications or Requirements: Energetic, reliable, love children. Experience and education preferred. Lead teachers must have 80 hours or 2 college courses in child development.
Job Duties: Provide primary care to children ages 5 - 12. Responsible for monitoring attendance, planning projects, organizing activities, providing snacks; and providing communication between the YMCA, the families, and the children. All centers are state licensed. Madison sites are city accredited.
   
   
 
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