Working at the Osage Prairie YMCA gives you the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including your own. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll 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’ll discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day!
Current Job Openings:
Food Program Director (Full Time Exempt)
Under the direction of the CEO, the Food Program Director develops, plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates all food programs, staff development, site maintenance, and financial development. The Food Program Director will provide direct leadership, instruction, scheduling, and supervise the day-to-day operations of all food programs.
Qualifications
- People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Build relationships to create small communities. Effectively alters communications to the appropriate audience.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Experience in the field or related field; 1 year
- Able to obtain CACFP and SFSP certification.
- Attain appropriate certifications for your department/job duties as directed by Sr. Program Director, including YMCA Leader and Team Leader Certification.
- Complete YMCA-provided CPR/First Aid/AED within the first 90 days.
- Complete Training: Child Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Active Shooter, and Disgruntled People before hiring.
- Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.
- Have a clean driving record.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free Individual or Family Membership
- Additional YMCA and job-specific training
- Eligible for YMCA retirement
- Opportunities for advancement
Pay: $36,000-$38,000/year
Schedule: Days, but nights and weekends are required.
Aquatic Director (Full Time Exempt)
Under the direction of the CEO, the Aquatic Program Director develops, plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates all aquatic programs, staff development, site maintenance, and financial development. The Aquatic Director will provide direct leadership, instruction, scheduling, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the pool.
Qualifications
- People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Build relationships to create small communities. Effectively alters communications to the appropriate audience.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Experience in the field or related field; 1 year
- Able to obtain lifeguard certification, lifeguard instructor certification, and swim lesson instructor trainer. These can be obtained through the YMCA.
- Attain appropriate certifications for your department/job duties as directed by Sr. Program Director, including YMCA Leader and Team Leader Certification.
- Complete YMCA-provided CPR/First Aid/AED within the first 90 days. Become a CPR/FA/AED/O2 instructor through ASHI via the YMCA.
- Complete Training: Child Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Active Shooter, and Disgruntled People before hiring.
- Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free Individual or Family Membership
- Additional YMCA and job-specific training
- Eligible for YMCA retirement
- Opportunities for advancement
Pay: $36,000-$38,000/year
Schedule: Days, but nights and weekends are required.
Sports Program Director (Full Time Exempt)
Under the direction of the CEO, the Sports Program Director develops, plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates all bitty, youth, teen, and adult sports programs, staff development, financial development, and collaborations with community agencies.
Qualifications
- People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Build relationships to create small communities. Effectively alters communications to the appropriate audience.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Experience in the field or related field; 1 year
- Attain appropriate certifications for your department/job duties as directed by the CEO, including YMCA Leader and Team Leader Certification.
- Complete YMCA-provided CPR/First Aid/AED within the first 90 days.
- Complete Training: Child Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Active Shooter, and Disgruntled People before hiring.
- Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free Individual or Family Membership
- Additional YMCA and job-specific training
- Eligible for YMCA retirement
- Opportunities for advancement
Pay: $36,000-$38,000/year
Schedule: Days, but nights and weekends are required.
Basketball Coordinator (Full Time Hourly)
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Basketball Coordinator will be responsible for the supervision of year-round basketball programming, including from bitty to adult, both competitive and recreational.
Qualifications
- People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Build relationships to create small communities. Effectively alters communications to the appropriate audience.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Experience in the field or related field; 1 year
- Attain appropriate certifications for your department/job duties as directed by Sr. Program Director, including YMCA Leader and Team Leader Certification.
- Complete YMCA-provided CPR/First Aid/AED within the first 90 days.
- Complete Training: Child Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Active Shooter, and Disgruntled People before hiring.
- Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free Individual or Family Membership
- Additional YMCA and job-specific training
- Eligible for YMCA retirement
- Opportunities for advancement
Pay: $15-$18/hour based on experience
Schedule: Days, but nights and weekends are required.
We are always accepting applications for the following positions:
Summer Camp Counselors
We are looking for youth development staff who enjoy working in a team environment for multiple summer camp counselor positions! Applicants must have excellent communication, leadership, time management, youth development, self-motivation, creativity, and decision-making skills. Working as a camp staff provides an opportunity for students seeking experience in education, childcare, and recreation!
Ages: 18+
Multiple part-time shifts are available Monday-Friday June 1-August 18.
Contact Taryn Leonard at tleonard@osageprairiey.org for more information.
Childcare Staff
YMCA Childcare Staff provide supervision of children for all programs under Childcare at the YMCA. Staff will provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on engagement, structure, and new learning opportunities. Currently the Childcare Program consists of the following programs: After School (Y-Club) Summer Camp (Camp Osage), Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, No School Days, & Child Watch.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Subject to a background check and fingerprints.
- Previous experience working with children/or education is required. Education in early childcare or school aged children is preferred but not required.
- Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Must be willing to let your inner child shine through when working directly with our children enrolled.
Lifeguard
A YMCA lifeguard monitors pool activities and ensures member safety. Lifeguards need to possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. To help prevent incidents, lifeguards must enforce all safety guidelines as outlined by the YMCA. To ensure safety, lifeguards must remain alert throughout an entire shift.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older. Subject to a background check.
- Ability to work most times with minimal supervision.
- Monitor pool activities and ensures member safety.
- Must possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures.
- To help prevent incidents/accidents, lifeguards must enforce all safety guidelines as outlined by the YMCA.
- To ensure safety, lifeguards must remain alert throughout an entire shift.
Welcome Center Representative
A YMCA Welcome Center Representative supports all aspects of a high-quality YMCA user experience. This position handles ensuring exceptional service and assistance to YMCA members, prospective members, and guests at all times. The Welcome Center Representative will exhibit excellent communication, customer service communication, and customer service skills upholding the member experience standards.
Currently hiring for these shifts:
- 3:00-9:00 pm shift
- Saturdays, 8:00 am-1:00 pm
- Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm
Must be flexible in scheduling. Can offer full-time hours.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older. Subject to a background check.
- Prior customer service experience is preferred. Must have the ability to concentrate in a busy atmosphere and adjust to a constantly changing work environment.
- Must have a strong organizational and professional communication skills and to be able handle multiple tasks.
- Must be friendly, outgoing, accurate, neat, dependable, and a self-starter.
- Must be able to understand and explain YMCA policies and procedures.
Group Exercise Instructor (Part Time)
We are seeking enthusiastic group exercise instructors to teach one or multiple formats. The instructor must be an exceptional motivator as well as great at relationships building in our member-centered environment. Instructs group exercise classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The group exercise instructor will deliver multiple options and a wonderful experience during each class.
Qualifications
- All employment is subject to completing a comprehensive background check.
- Must have a strong organizational and professional communication skills and to be able handle multiple tasks.
- Must be friendly, outgoing, neat, dependable, and a self-starter.
- Must be able to understand and explain YMCA policies and procedures.
Custodial Worker (Part Time)
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 Custodian would assume direct duties of night janitorial duties for an assigned center.
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check
- Experience in custodial work; or an equivalent combination of training and experiences which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
- Ability to demonstrate detailed work with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to meet tight time constraints and organize tasks to meet deadlines
Hours of Work: Typically, Monday-Friday; evenings. May be requested to work a weekend shift as needed.
Fitness Center Attendant (Part Time)
The Fitness Center Attendant is welcoming, connecting, and supporting members as they ask questions on equipment. This position sanitizes all fitness areas including studios and ensures equipment is orderly. Fitness Center Attendant is also responsible for new member orientations.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications provided by the Y.
- Child Abuse Prevention training is required within 30 days of hire.
- Previous Fitness Center or Fitness Related experience is preferred
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Food Service Worker (Part Time)
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Food Service Worker manages the food service operation within the established budget and maintains the highest standards of health and sanitation possible. Food Service Worker will assist in the ordering and preparation of food and menu planning.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Subject to a background check and fingerprints.
- Must have effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
- Upon hire, completing of CACFP and SFSP Training. (Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program).
- Ability and desire to work with children and their families.
- Ability to work within a diverse group
- Must be reliable in attendance and have punctuality
- Prior experience working in food service (preferred)
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation (preferred)
Hours of Scheduled Work: The hours of this job will be 2:30-7:00 pm Monday-Friday. Hours may vary depending on scheduled activities and menu.