Employment

Who works for the James Family Prescott YMCA? People who exemplify our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; and who want to improve the quality of life in our community.


Aquatics Department

Lifeguard
Certified Lifeguards with day, evening, and weekend availability. Candidates must hold a CURRENT American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification along with CPR/AED, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen. Contact  Lesley Jenkins, Executive Director email for more information. This is a part time position only. Job Description

Swim Instructor
Are you outgoing?  Do you love to swim? This this is the right job for you! We prefer if you come with a WSI or YMCA Swim Instructor certification but we are willing to train the right individuals as well! Must have or obtain Basic Life Support, First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification.  If interested please contact Lesley Jenkins, Executive Director email for more information. Experience is always a plus but not required! Job Description 


Child Care Department

Preschool Teacher
Seeking qualified Preschool Teachers to work part time at the Prescott YMCA. All applicants must be 18 and are required to have or be able to obtain a Level 1 finger print clearance card, CPR and First Aid, plus a negative TB test prior to starting and you MUST have at least 6 months of experience working with children in a licensed facility. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Please review the job description for complete details. Employment applications can be delivered to the membership desk in the main lobby, or via email to HR@PrescottYMCA.org.

School Age Child Care Leader
This hourly part-time and seasonal full-time position supports the work of the Y through providing direct supervision of the children in our Afterschool program and Summer Day Camp with attention to the emotional, intellectual, nutritional, social, and physical well-being of each program participant and staff in accordance with Arizona State Department of Health Services guidelines. Please review the job description for complete details. Employment applications can be delivered to the membership desk in the main lobby, or via email to HR@PrescottYMCA.org.


Facilities and Properties Department

Maintenance Technician
Hands on mechanical, electrical, some landscaping and basic construction skills. Hours vary.  Drop off your application and preferably a resume at the Front Desk Download job description.


Fitness Department

Water Aerobics Instructor
Provides fun, effective and safe group exercise to members participating in water fitness. 
Current group exercise instructor certification and 2+ years group exerise instruction preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Excellent customer service and communication skills including the ability to motivate others! AED/CPR required within 3 months.
Please email Fitness Director Aimee Blackwood for more information.


Gymnastics Department

Coach
Experience with youth and gymnastics. Salary negotiable based on experience. Please review the job description for complete details. Employment applications can be delivered to the membership desk in the main lobby, or via email to HR@PrescottYMCA.org.


Sports Department

Sports Program Site Coordinator
This hourly part-time position is primarily responsible for supervising and refereeing YMCA sports leagues in accordance with established policies and procedures. The successful candidate will work a part-time schedule from 1-20 hours each week with Saturday and evening availability required. The ability to travel to offsite locations is a must. Please review the job description for complete details. Employment applications can be delivered to the membership desk in the main lobby, or via email to HR@PrescottYMCA.org.


Volunteer Program

The James Family Prescott YMCA has an extensive volunteer program. If you are interested in sharing your time and skills, we would love to have you. Please contact Membership Director for more information.


Conditions of YMCA Employment

Criminal Background Check
Criminal background checks will be conducted for all potential staff post job offer through Screening One and Department of Economic Security. Child Care employees are also required to obtain a federal fingerprint clearance card. Background checks will comply with applicable regulations governing programs. Applicants will not be considered for positions when checks show evidence of convictions for an offense involving children and/or offenses involving violence, dishonesty, illegal substances, indecency and any conduct contrary to the mission of the Prescott YMCA and AZ Department of Health Services Child Care Licensing requirements. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction on the application form may also terminate an individual’s application.

Fingerprinting
All employees over 18 years working in child care are required to be fingerprinted, and the cost will be paid by the employee. Fingerprinting is to be completed within six days of employment and is a condition of continued employment.

Written Application
The application will request basic information from the applicant and will inquire into previous experience with children, reference and employment information, as well as disclosure of any previous criminal convictions. The application form will be maintained in a personnel file at the Prescott YMCA business office.

Personal Interview
A personal interview will be conducted with the applicant by management staff to discuss the position and the applicant’s talents, qualifications and abilities. Multiple and/or group interviews may be conducted as appropriate. Potential employees will be notified that their employment is contingent upon the checking of references and the results of a background check.

Reference Checks
Each applicant must provide at least three (3) references. References may be personal or professional and may be presented in written form or by providing phone contact information. At least one reference will be from a personal contact if available. All references will be confirmed by management staff and documented prior to any job offer. Reference checks will become part of the applicant’s personnel file upon hire.

Code of Conduct
All employees will read and sign the Prescott YMCA Code of Conduct at time of hire.

Certification Requirements
For the protection of each employee, the Prescott YMCA and all program participants we serve, each employee is required to be certified in, and to maintain “current” certification in the following:

  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Child Abuse Prevention
  • New Staff Orientation
  • OSHA
  • Social Media
  • Bullying Prevention