Careers
Below are employment listings for United Way of Central Ohio
and partner nonprofit community organizations.
Employment Opportunities
Lifeguard
Job Description:
We are looking for responsible, energetic individuals who are seeking flexible hours in a fun, fast paced environment. Lifeguarding requires professional and dependable individuals who will demonstrate honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility. If you are enthusiastic, love people and the water - this could be the perfect place for you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Must be able to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Able to create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs as a leader and role model for other staff members and patrons.
2. Shows up for work in the correct uniform on time and ready to work.
3. Knows and practices all emergency procedures and responds accordingly, which includes attending all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
4. Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
5.Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the aquatic area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Must be at least 15 years of age.
-Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
-American Red Cross Lifeguard or Equivalent.
-Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
-Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
* A 15 year old lifeguard may serve as the primary guard if the following criteria have been met and documented in the HR file:
-Guard has worked as a lifeguard for the YMCA of Central for at least 6 months
-Guard has received at least 12 hours of in-service training at the YMCA of Central Ohio
-Guard has been interviewed & approved by the branch aquatics and executive director
-Guard’s skills have been evaluated and approved by a member of the YMCA of Central Ohio’s risk management team
Custodial Staff
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Lead Custodian, Housekeeping Manager or Facility Director, the Custodian will ensure a clean, attractive, and well-maintained facility. This position will perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks related to maintenance of buildings and grounds following established routines and instructions and sign off on a checklist provided daily.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:
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.
Ensures the facility is well cleaned and maintained; including owning communication from and to the Lead Custodian, Housekeeping Manager, Facility Director, other leadership staff and coworkers.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans assigned areas. Washes walls, windows, light fixtures, lockers, etc.
Collects and removes scrap and refuse as necessary and directed. Cleans and sanitizes lavatories, showers, wash basins, etc. Replenishes supplies such as soap, towels and tissues as specified by supervisor and as indicated on daily duty checklist.
Assists with routine general maintenance such as simple room setups for meetings, moving furniture and performing heavier cleaning as necessary or as directed by Supervisor.
Accesses computer to print and record Facility Dude work order information.
Changes light bulbs as needed or directed.
Performs basic repairs and maintains cleaning equipment as directed.
Scrubs and/or waxes finished surfaces as necessary.
Responsible for strict adherence to all Branch line policies and procedures related to equipment, chemical safety, employee conduct rules and other regulations.
Builds relationships with and between members, volunteers, guests and staff by embracing the community our YMCA serves.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years old and possess high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; with at least one year of custodial experience.
Must have ability to:
follow instructions and work with little or no supervision
work with chemicals and identify stains and use proper chemicals for their removal.
Operate manual and power equipment
Must possess knowledge of methods of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of cleaning chemicals according to state and federal regulations.
Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
Aquatics Experience Leader
Job Description:
The role of the Aquatics Experience Leader is to create a fun, safe and healthy environment in the YMCA branches that ensures everyone feels welcome. The Aquatics Experience Leader will serve as a dynamic member of the YMCA team by serving our communities in multiple ways; working with a team to create a branch environment and culture that embodies the Y’s mission of strengthening spirit, mind and body. This role will focus on developing, organizing and implementing a high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic program while ensuring pool safety, cleanliness, and training standards are met and aligned with YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Central Ohio, and the State of Ohio rules and recommendations. The Aquatics Experience Leader will be a multi-function team player who thrives on connecting with people, problem solving, listening and creating.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors and healthy living practices.
Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete along with all inservice standards being met.
Monitors and maintains daily pool operations and chemical levels to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of the USA health and safety regulations.
Conducts certification courses in American Red Cross courses. Teaches inservices in accordance with association policies and standards.
Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels.
Works with Executive Director on Aquatics budget creation and management.
Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed.
Assists in branch special events.
Demonstrate strong listening skills to learn member interests and connect them with programs and experiences that will meet their needs.
Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
Collaborates with the branch executive director to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision & program coverage and actively participates in branch philanthropy efforts, special events, meetings and training sessions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages a team of 10-12 staff in the aquatics department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in recreation, aquatics, social sciences, or a related field preferred, and two years experience working in an aquatics environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
YMCA Team Leader certification; if not certified, must obtain certification within 12 months
- Team leader certification requires: Principles and Practices; Introduction to Volunteerism; Introduction to Leading Others; Introduction to Fiscal Management; Leadership competency assessment; Team Leader Certification Test.
Training Requirements:
Immediately upon hire: lifeguarding certification (ARC); American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for Professional Rescuer; AED, O2 and state-mandated concussion training
Within 6 months of hire: LGI (ARC)
Within 1 year of hire: become YSL Instructor
YMCA Global Leadership Certification: if not certified, must obtain certification within 12 months.
Day Camp Counselor
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Day Camp Leader will serve as a dynamic member of the YMCA team by serving our communities in multiple ways; working with a team to create an environment and culture that embodies the Y’s mission of strengthening spirit, mind and body. The Day Camp Leader provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp and assists the Site Director in promoting a safe, consistent and stimulating environment at assigned day camp site by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:
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.
Leads and supervises a group of children in day camp setting.
Plans, implements and actively participates in all daily activities, curriculum, and schedule in cooperation with Site Director; programs are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
Prepares site daily for arrival of children; maintains organization throughout program time; cleans up space at conclusion of program.
Attends all staff meetings, appropriate day camp/child care workshops, appropriate specialized trainings and safety trainings. Maintains required training hours.
Ensures the site's compliance with all ODJFS licensing requirements, ACA accreditation standards and YMCA standards. Maintains written records and reports as required on individual children as necessary for grants if applicable.
Maintains positive relationships and cooperates with children, parents, site staff, administrators, community and YMCA staff.
If applicable, complete duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program for site.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to record keeping, medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Demonstrate strong listening skills with all participants and ensures that the programs and experiences meets their needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Must be at least 18 years old; high school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
Previous experience working with school-age children, preferably in a day camp or child care setting.
Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, STEAM activities
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications preferred
ODJFS Orientation to Day Camp training and ODJFS Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 30 days of hire date.
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 outside summer weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader 2020-2021
Posting date:
March 30, 2020
How to apply:
Interested candidates should 1) submit cover letter and resume to Deb Light at dlight@habitatmidohio.org and 2) complete an application online on the Habitat International website for the following program: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/americorps/construction-crew-leader-2020-21-26.
For more information, visit https://www.habitatmidohio.org/get-involved/americorps.html
Job Description:
Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is currently seeking multiple full-time AmeriCorps members to serve from August 2020-July 2021 in the role of Construction Crew Leaders.
The Construction Crew Leaders will assist in the improvement of the overall experience, quality of work and production on Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio (HFHMO) work sites by providing individual and group leadership and project management pertaining to construction technique, safety, and knowledge of the Habitat program with a focus on Neighborhood Revitalization (NR) related projects: new builds, rehabs, and Home Repair (HR). This position will serve on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule to align with the volunteer build schedule.
Duties include:
- Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping. Projects may include new and gut rehab homes as well as Home Repair (HR), Rock the Block (RTB), and neighborhood beautification projects.
- Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-employed while on the work sites.
- Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working on site.
- Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled, enthusiastic volunteers, cultivating their involvement in Habitat’s work (i.e. encourage them to considering being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers).
- Maintain site safety by modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring. Attend safety trainings with construction staff.
- Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and homeowner families.
- Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse and storage trailers. Pick up and organize materials needed for projects.
- Set up and cleanup project sites.
- Maintain site logs for each project completed for supervisor to assess progress and next steps.
- Participate in regular planning and debriefing meetings as needed.
- On occasion, member may participate in larger community projects, such as lot cleanups, community gardens, etc.
- Attend and participate in select affiliate events; responsibilities may include set up, clean up and engaging with attendees, informing them about the AmeriCorps program, our affiliate’s mission, Neighborhood Revitalization programming, and how to become a volunteer or family partner.
- Assist with warranty and repair issues.
- Collaborate with Project Lead/Community Impact and Family Manager to assess specific streets for potential Rock the Block and Home Repair project needs.
- Assist Project Lead in facilitating partner family contact with neighbors on a continual basis throughout the build process.
- Help in educating families on the sustainable features on their homes.
Required Qualifications:
· 18 years of age or older
· U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
· High school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving)
· Driver's license
· Personal vehicle
· Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain
· Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis
· Ability to work on ladders and heights of up to two-stories
· Ability to work in varying weather conditions – sites are often not heated during winter and not air-conditioned during summer
Helpful Qualifications:
- Previous experience with a residential homebuilder or as a construction AmeriCorps member.
- Experience with power tools.
- Ability to drive large pick-up, stake bed, and box trucks (or willingness to learn).
- Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation.
- Experience working as a member of a larger team.
- Strong organizational, multi-task, and time management skills.
- Knowledge of community development practices.
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance of $15,850, basic health benefits, and an Education Award of $6195 upon completion of service. Habitat MidOhio also provides members with housing assistance of up to $200 per month.
AmeriCorps Volunteer Services Coordinator 2020-2021
Posting date:
March 30, 2020
How to apply:
Interested candidates should 1) submit cover letter and resume to Deb Light at dlight@habitatmidohio.org and 2) complete an application online on the Habitat International website for the following program: https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/americorps/volunteer-services-coordinator-2020-21-9.
For more information, visit https://www.habitatmidohio.org/get-involved/americorps.html
Job Description:
Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is currently seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve from August 2020-July 2021 in the role of Volunteer Services Coordinator.
The Volunteer Services Coordinator will help recruit, train, schedule, and recognize volunteers while growing the volunteer base and advancing individual and group partnerships. The member will assist with volunteer management, including orientation, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow-up opportunities in construction, office work, ReStores, deconstruction, family services, special events and other needs that may arise. The member may also focus on specific impact areas, such as neighborhood revitalization, disaster recovery, veteran outreach, etc. This position will serve on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule to align with the volunteer build schedule.
Duties include:
- Assist with volunteer management including orientations, maintenance of database, volunteer tracking and follow up for opportunities in construction, office, ReStore, deconstruction, family services and special events with other needs.
- Improve volunteer resource database through updated contact information for volunteers who can assist with specific needs.
- Attend community outreach programs to promote volunteer opportunities, including events targeted at the military, veteran and senior communities, HYP (Habitat Young Professionals), Women Build, and other specialized and skilled volunteer groups to help fill affiliate needs. Secure and manage affiliate presence at volunteer fairs.
- Work with volunteer services and construction staff to fulfill daily tasks needed to ensure successful volunteer build day – volunteer counts confirmed, workday information communicated, volunteers are signed in properly, orientation and safety briefing are provided as needed, volunteers are engaged if visiting site, safety guidelines are observed when on site, and sites are maintained.
- Assist with the development of written volunteer position or assignment descriptions, as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of effective recruitment messaging.
- Visit the build sites to observe and gain an understanding of tasks in which volunteers are asked to participate, occasionally building alongside volunteers.
- Schedule and communicate affiliate need with assigned individual volunteers and volunteer groups.
- Maintain communication with volunteers through volunteer e-newsletters and by updating volunteer-related areas of the affiliate website and individual and team volunteer manuals with current information as needed.
- Assist in the planning and execution of the annual volunteer appreciation banquet and other volunteer appreciation and recognition activities throughout the year.
- Assist in the development of new and the revision of old volunteer recognition tools.
- Assist in the collection of feedback through volunteer experience survey, analyzing the results that follow.
- Assist in the strengthening of existing and the development of new partnerships with community businesses and organizations to provide in-kind donations for volunteer appreciation activities and other volunteer services as needed
- Assist with Neighborhood Revitalization activities, such as Rock the Block, and other community events.
Required Qualifications:
· 18 years of age or older
· U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
· High school diploma or GED equivalent (or agree to work towards one while serving)
· Driver's license
· Personal vehicle
· Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Helpful Qualifications:
- Knowledge of, and willingness to promote, the mission and activities of Habitat for Humanity International and AmeriCorps.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Experience working with volunteers, teaching or group facilitation.
- Experience working as a member of a larger team.
- Problem solving skills.
- Adaptable to change.
- Public speaking experience.
- Knowledge of community development practices.
- Project management experience.
AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance of $15,850, basic health benefits, and an Education Award of $6195 upon completion of service. Habitat MidOhio also provides members with housing assistance of up to $200 per month.
