EMPLOYMENT
Did you know the YMCA employs 600 people in our community?

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Opportunities:

Aquatics Department

Life Guard & Swim Instructor
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for life guard/swim instructors for our La Crosse branch. Responsibilities include ensuring the health and safety of all participants in the pool area by preventing and responding to emergencies.  Swim instructors will be responsible for the health and safety of all participants in the pool area while at the same time guiding participants through swimming skills. Available hours include morning and early afternoon shifts working 10 or more hours per week. Qualified applicants must have YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA or American Red Cross WSI, First Aid certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Equivalent American Heart CPR Certification, and A.E.D. Qualified applicants can pick up an application at either YMCA location or on our web site at www.laxymca.org . Mail completed applications to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street , La Crosse , WI 54601 attn: Mark Benishek.

Business/ HR Departments
No openings at this time.

Child Care Departments

Fulltime Child Care Center, Day Camp, School Age Care, Y-ChildWatch

Teacher Assistants
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking highly motivated, positive, team oriented professionals with a high degree of interpersonal, organizational and human relation skills to teach in an early childhood setting. Qualified applicants must meet the state licensing qualifications for a childcare teacher/assistant teacher. Education and experience in early childhood is a plus. Email resume to lrozek@laxymca.org or mail to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 400 Mason St. , Onalaska , WI 54650 Attn: Lindsay Rozek.

School Age Teachers
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for fun, motivated, flexible role models to work part time with children in the School Age Child Care Program. Shifts run before and after school at elementary schools in La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska. Qualified applicants should have coursework and/or experience related to children, must be 18 years of age and have current certification of Infant & Child CPR. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Return completed application to The La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street , La Crosse , WI 54601 , attention, Mandi Allert or mallert@laxymca.org.

School Age Site Directors
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for fun, motivated, flexible role models to work part time with children in the School Age Child Care Program. Shifts run before and after school at elementary schools in La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, modeling and appraising performance, addressing concerns, and solving problems. Site Directors are expected to provide support and encouragement to other staff in fulfilling their job responsibilities. Transport materials, snacks and paperwork between the YMCA and program site. Monitor accurate completion of paperwork, schedule and lead one site team meeting per month. Qualified applicants should have coursework and/or experience related to children, must be 18 years of age and have current certification of Infant & Child CPR, supervisory experience is a plus. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Return completed application to The La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street , La Crosse , WI 54601 , attention, Mandi Allert or mallert@laxymca.org.

School Age Teacher
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for a school age teacher to work one-on-one with a child with special needs within the after school program. This individual will be directly responsible for interacting and supervising this child. Qualified applicants should have coursework and/or experience related to children, experience working with children with special needs is a plus, must be 18 years of age and have current certification of Infant & Child CPR. The hours will be 4-10 per week, 3-5 days a week. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Return completed application to The La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street , La Crosse , WI 54601, attention, Mandi Allert or mallert@laxymca.org.

After School Site Manager – Part Time
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is currently looking for a part time after school site manager to manage the after school program in Viroqua Mon.-Fri. 20-25 hours per week. Responsibilities include hiring, supervising, training and evaluating school age staff; program planning and relationship building. Applicants must be 21 years old, BS or AS preferred in child care or related field or 1 yr. experience and credits in a related field. Experience in supervision is a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to The La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 attn: Brenda Maxwell or email bmaxwell@laxymca.org.

School Age Care Teachers
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is currently looking to hire 2-4 part time school age care teachers to work at the Viroqua School Mon.-Fri. 15-20 hours per week. Hours: 2:30-6:00 pm. Responsibilities: supervise and interact with children by being an active program leader and participate in physical activities that require running, throwing, etc. Prepare needed materials, supplies, enforce site rules and use positive techniques of guidance and behavior management. Qualifications: 18 years old, high school diploma or equivalent, completed one course for credit in early childhood education or be enrolled in within 6 months, infant and child CPR. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or online at www.laxymca.org. Mail to: The La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 attn: Brenda Maxwell or email bmaxwell@laxymca.org.

Dance/Gymnastics Departments

Dance Instructor
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is currently looking for a part time dance instructor to teach beginner-intermediate level Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Tap dance classes at the North YMCA branch. Candidate should be an accomplished dancer in discipline being taught. Enthusiastic, creative personality and ability to teach a well planned class to children age preschool through teen. Studio dance experience and teaching experience preferred. Hours: 2-8 hours per week/1-3 days per week. Completed applications can be dropped off at either YMCA or mailed to Tammy Addleman, Health & Wellness Director, 400 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI 54650 or emailed: taddleman@laxymca.org.

Gymnastics Coaches
The YMCA North is seeking gymnastics coaches for our fall 2007 classes in Onalaska and Holmen. Applicants should have a gymnastics background and enjoy working with children. Ability to coach beginner through Level 4 classes required. Apply at the La Crosse or Onalaska YMCA, attention: Tammy Addleman.

Health & Wellness Departments

Wellness Center Coordinator - La Crosse
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is currently looking for a Wellness Center Coordinator to work in our La Crosse branch Wellness Center. Responsibilities include serving as the main front line staff person in the Wellness Center, assist in recruiting, training, and evaluating Wellness Center, Personal Training, and Fitness Assessment staff; managing all other Personal Trainers and the organizational structure behind the program; serving as a Head Trainer; recruit and train staff for our teen strength training class; and assist in creative programming for the Wellness Center to attract members of all ages. Qualifications include Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid; preferred nationally recognized Personal Training certification; preferred YMCA Fitness Assessment Certification or Fitness Assessment experience; preferred degree (or degree in process) in exercise science, fitness, or related field; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; the ability to communicate effectively with staff members, volunteers, participants, and members; ability to show a high standard of knowledge and application of listening/communicating, relationship building and health/fitness/wellness skills; and the ability to be a problem solver and make good decisions quickly and efficiently. Work schedule is 20-30 hours per week up to 5 days per week. Send YMCA application, resume, and letter of interest to Rachel Hazuga, Health & Wellness Director, 1140 Main Street La Crosse, WI  54601 or rhazuga@laxymca.org. Application deadline:  September 12th.

Housekeeping/Maintence Departments

Housekeeper (female full time)
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking a full time female housekeeper for the Onalaska branch. Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness of the building. Schedule: 4/10 hr. days Mon., Fri., Sat. 10:30am-9pm & Sun. 9am-7:30pm. Applicants must have an eye for detail, a positive attitude, and enjoy being around people. Cleaning experience is a plus! Full benefits package plus a free YMCA membership. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Mail application to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, Attn: Pat Ferguson, 400 Mason St., Onalaska, WI 54650.

Member Services Departments

Member Services part-time positions
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking enthusiastic team players to fill part-time positions with our Member Services Staff at the YMCA-La Crosse & YMCA-North. Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Computer/phone experience needed. CPR cert. preferred. 

To apply please complete an application and drop it off at either YMCA location or mail to the La Crosse Area Family YMCA Attn: Member Services Director, 1140 Main Street., La Crosse, WI 54601. No phone calls please.

Special Events Department
No openings at this time.

Youth & Family Departments

Adult Dodgeball League Referees
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for energetic, flexible, firm, but fair adult dodge ball league referees to ref adult teams on Sundays. Refs must be able to make calls and deal with confrontation on the spot. Refs must also be somewhat knowledgeable in the sport and able to make calls as they see them. The Season begins Sunday Sept. 14 and goes through Sunday November 2, 2008. Games are located at the YMCA North in Onalaska (gym). Games dates:  Sunday September 14 – November 2, 2008 times: 4-9 p.m. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or on line at www.laxymca.org. For more information or questions please contact: Shelley Wetzel, Youth and Family Director 783-9622 ext. 723 or e-mail swetzel@laxymca.org.

Basketball Coaches
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for energetic, creative, and fun basketball coaches to lead our 1st-4th graders through a successful basketball season. Coaches must be able to conduct their own practices and keep kids moving for one hour. Coaches must be knowledgeable in the sport and able to demonstrate and teach the fundamental skills of basketball hands on as well as explain rules and positions on the court in order for kids to learn. The season begins November 3, 2008 – Mid February 2009. Locations: YMCA North (gym), Holmen School District (Evergreen Elementary gym and Sand lake Elementary gym), Onalaska School District (Irving Pertzsch Elementary gym, Eagle Bluff, and Northern Hills TBD) Times: varies from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. with hour practices.

Dates: Monday – Friday (2 practices a week with games on Saturdays). Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or on line at www.laxymca.org. For more information or questions please contact: Shelley Wetzel, Youth and Family Director 783-9622 ext. 723 or e-mail swetzel@laxymca.org.

Flag Football Referees
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for energetic, fun, and fair flag football referees to ref 1st &2nd and 3rd & 4th graders through Saturday Flag Football games.  Refs must be able to make simple and fair calls.  Refs must also be knowledgeable in the sport and able to make calls on the spot. The season begins week of Sept. 15 and goes through week of Oct. 25th. Location: Holmen, Onalaska, and La Crosse. Games dates: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25th times: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or on line at www.laxymca.org. For more information or questions please contact: Shelley Wetzel, Youth and Family Director 783-9622 ext. 723 or e-mail swetzel@laxymca.org.

Flag Football Coaches
Responsibilities include coaching youth flag football either grades 1 & 2 or grades 3 & 4. Organizing and administering practices as well as games. Coaches needed for multiple locations including, French Island, Holmen, La Crosse, and Onalaska. Every coach needs to be able to travel to all of those locations. There will be one practice during the week for one hour and one game on Saturday mornings for one hour. Dates are the week of Sept 15-week of Oct 20th. Skills and Requirements: Candidates must enjoy working with kids, be enthusiastic, reliable and organized. Coaching experience preferred but not required. Preferred Schedule: La Crosse: M, W, or F 5:15-6:15pm, North: M, T, or Th 5:15-6:15pm, Holmen: Th 5:15-6:15pm, French Island: Th 3:30-5:30pm. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Mail applications to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 attn: Brandon Corcoran.

Friday Night Live Coordinator
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is currently looking for a Coordinator to market and manage the YMCA La Crosse Friday Night Life program. Other responsibilities include managing and recruiting volunteers for the program. Friday Night Live is a program that takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month from 8-10pm. It is a free program for area Middle School Students. Coordinator would recruit attendees as well as plan events and activities for the kids to do. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, reliable, have good problem solving skills and be flexible. This is a part time position working up to five hours per week, one day a week. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or online at www.laxymca.org. Mail application to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 400 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, attn: Brandon Corcoran, Youth & Family Director.

Happy Feet Soccer Coaches
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for youth soccer coaches to conduct clinic style soccer practices for children aged 4-6. There will be up to 32 kids with 3-4 other coaches. Coaches will be in charge of teaching one skill to 4 different groups. Clinic takes place at YMCA-North and State Road Elementary. Coaches can teach at both sites or one. Skills and Requirements: Candidates must enjoy working with kids, be enthusiastic, reliable and organized. Soccer experience preferred but not required. Preferred Schedule: Saturdays 9:00-11:30 Sept. 15th - Oct. 20th. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or at www.laxymca.org. Mail applications to La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 1140 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 attn: Brandon Corcoran.

Special Needs Soccer Program – Volunteers Needed
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is looking for energetic, creative, and fun soccer volunteers to lead our special needs soccer team through their soccer season. Coaches must be able to conduct their own practices and keep kids moving for one hour. Coaches must be willing to learn to adapt and modify skills and games on the spot to meet the needs of their players. Coaches must be knowledgeable in the sport and able to demonstrate and teach the fundamental skills of soccer hands on as well as explain rules, positions, and field markings in order for kids to learn. Location: YMCA North (behind building off of Mason St.). Times: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays September 16-October 25. Applications can be picked up at either YMCA location or on line at www.laxymca.org. For more information or questions please contact: Shelley Wetzel, Youth and Family Director 783-9622 ext. 723 or e-mail swetzel@laxymca.org.

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Return all applications to Jackie Ripp. You may drop them off at the Member Services Desk, mail them to 1140 Main St,La Crosse, WI, 54601 attn: Jackie, fax them to 608-782-9616, or email jripp@laxymca.org. Applications are also available at our Member Services Desk.

No phone calls please.