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103 Ymca Professional Development Instructor Jobs Hiring Near You

... development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions. * Leads ... Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations and participates in drills ...

... development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions. * Leads ... Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations and participates in drills ...

Gymnastics Skills Instructor - Pickaway

Circleville, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

... the YMCA mission and goals. * Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and ...

... youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions ... Rules are explained and enforced in a courteous, professional, and firm manner. * Maintains ...

Head Start Assistant Teacher - ELC West

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts. * Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours. * Assists in supervising and ...

Aquatics Training Specialist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$88K - $88K/yr

The YMCA of Central Ohio is seeking an Aquatics Training Specialist to lead and support high ... Maintains any and all professional credentials or certifications as required by governing bodies ...

This role is ideal for a passionate child development or behavioral health professional who is ... The specialist partners directly with children, families, and YMCA program staff to assess ...

Team Member Juvenile Justice

Columbus, OH

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

This position is ideal for a mission-driven professional who is passionate about youth development ... with YMCA values and youth protection standards. * Thinks, communicates, and behaves as a cause ...

Summer Lead Preschool Teacher

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

... developmental progress, foster strong family partnerships, and ensure compliance with YMCA, Step Up ... Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, children ...

Lead Teacher Preschool - Part Time

Columbus, OH · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... developmental progress, foster strong family partnerships, and ensure compliance with YMCA, Step Up ... Greets each child and parent daily; communicates often and professionally with families, children ...

Head Start Family Advocate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

... youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions. 2. ... Professionally represents Head Start and the YMCA of Central Ohio in the community. 15. Personally ...

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YMCA Jobs Information

Do workers at the YMCA get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
48% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 479 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does the YMCA pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

At the YMCA, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
53% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from the YMCA?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 330 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at the YMCA?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
86% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 398 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from the YMCA affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at the YMCA?

Some people get paid time off from work.
62% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 618 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at the YMCA worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do the YMCA workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 623 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for the YMCA workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
68% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 553 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at the YMCA?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do the YMCA managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at the YMCA spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 690 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at the YMCA?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Is a YMCA job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 524 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at the YMCA good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
87% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at the YMCA feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at the YMCA get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 481 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the YMCA?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at the YMCA enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
86% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at the YMCA recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the YMCA?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the YMCA?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think the YMCA’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the YMCA is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.
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Swimming Instructors -Hilliker YMCA

Swimming Instructors -Hilliker YMCA

YMCA

Bellefontaine, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago


YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,975 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 680 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

  1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
  2. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Classes are taught according to the progression detailed in the swim lesson skill level sheets.
  3. Ensures participant safety during the program by educating about, and enforcing safety rules and maintaining class control.
  4. Openly communicates with participants and their parents to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living; appraises students and their parents of strengths, accomplishments and areas for improvement/skill progression.
  5. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA; implements "3 minutes" in every class.
  6. Keeps accurate class attendance and skill evaluation records.
  7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations and participates in drills and procedures to the highest level of training permitted.

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 regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (exposure to outside weather is frequent if working at an outdoor pool). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


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