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Join Our Team at the YMCA of Rome & Floyd County!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while working in a fun, welcoming environment? The YMCA is currently accepting applications for a variety of entry-level positions at our locations—including roles at the front desk, on the cardio floor, and more.

We’re always looking for friendly, dependable team members who are passionate about helping others and ready to grow with us. Whether you’re greeting members, supporting our wellness floor, or keeping our facilities running smoothly, your role helps strengthen our community every day.

Now Considering Applicants For:

• Front Desk Attendants

• Cardio & Wellness Floor Staff

• Lifeguards*

• Child Watch Attendants*

*Note: Positions such as Lifeguard and Child Watch may require additional training or certifications. Don’t worry—we’ll guide you through it if you’re the right fit!

Why Work With Us?

• A supportive and inclusive team environment

• Opportunities for advancement and training

• A chance to positively impact lives, every single shift

Apply Today!
Use the link below to submit your application and tell us a bit about yourself. We’ll reach out if your experience and interests align with a current opportunity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join our team today! We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants available on weekdays, weekday evenings, and during the summer season. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model; completes related reports as required
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
• Assist with daily cleaning and sanitizing tasks in the aquatics department
• Performs other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Others
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Quality Results

Mentorship & After School Enrichment Volunteer 

As a mentor, you can provide encouragement and guidance to a child or teen who needs support or has similar interests as you.  As a volunteer, you will help provide kids with positive experiences that enrich their lives. Volunteer after school, and join us in providing a safe space for kids that is accessible and engaging.

Inspire and help our community's youth reach their full potential!

Programs for Elementary Aged Children are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.

Programs for Teens Boys are held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

For more information about our Thrive Programs and volunteer opportunities, please contact Stephanie McElhone, Director of Community Development at smcelhone@ymcarome.org

Several time slots are available each week for individuals and small groups to volunteer!  Please contact Lindsey Fisher, Director of Anti-Hunger Initiatives at lfisher@ymarome.org for more information about our Mobile Food Markets and volunteer opportunities. 

We are grateful to our Mobile Food Market Partner: Hope Atlanta/Bagwell Pantry!

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 Day Camp Counselor at the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: 
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  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:

1. Supervises a group of children and program activities.
2. Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
3. Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.
4. Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
5. Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
6. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
7. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA Learn, Grow & THRIVE Counselor is responsible for leading and implementing academically and social-emotionally enriching activities for children in a small group setting. Counselors are responsible for the general safety and management of the participants in his/her group. The counselor will provide high quality outdoor, educational, and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In addition, staff members will assist with daily meal dispersion.

After School Program Time Frame: Monday – Friday; Usually 2 hours per day from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Programming lasts through a school year. The YMCA THRIVE department follows the school calendar for Rome City Schools. When school is in session, programming is in the form of an After School Program which runs from 2:45 – 4:45.  

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: 
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.  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:

1. Help plan, prepare for, and implement the weekly activity plan for participants.
2. Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include crafts, games, academic enrichment, and projects
3. Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
4. Support staff with meals, including setup and cleanup
5. Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
6. Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
7. Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
8. Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for students’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision. • Strong organizational and communication skills. Physical Demands
• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to team building initiatives, physical games, and enrichment activities.
• Must have the ability to physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities.
• Must be age 18 or older
• Must have reliable transportation to and from program sites
• Must be have a child friendly personality with the ability to take initiative and communicate with supervisors and participants. This is a HIGH ENERGY POSITION.
• Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided First Aid and CPR certification and training classes on Codes of Conduct at the Y
• Approved background check prior to hiring.

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.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and see.

We are seeking volunteers to help with out Year-Round Food Program! Volunteers have the option to either help with the meal or to lead an activity with the kids. Volunteers working with the meals will help with set up, serving, and also clean up. Meal volunteers are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their shift to attend a brief, but mandatory, training.  We welcome individuals and groups to volunteer once or, preferably, on a regular schedule throughout the year.