EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Join Our Team
We invite you to join our team — to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job. You’ll have fun, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships that will benefit you and your family for years to come.
We offer both full-time and part-time positions in a variety of areas as well as seasonal employment.
Scroll to view our current openings and even begin the online application process. We believe strong communities start with strong, healthy, and connected staff. We offer comprehensive benefits determined by your employment status and tenure within the YMCA, including competitive salaries, health insurance, free gym membership, discounted program fees, generous 10% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund.
WAYS TO APPLY
Online
Download, complete and save a copy of the Employment Application. Email the completed application, along with a copy of your resume and cover letter, to the specific job ‘Email Contact’ below.
In-Person or Mail-In
Download, complete and print a copy of the job application. Bring the completed application, along with a copy of your resume and cover letter, to the Welcome Center at the Westport Weston Family YMCA or mail it to Westport Weston Family YMCA:
Attn: HR Dept., 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT 06880.
JOB OPENINGS
Full Time Positions at the YMCA’s Bedford Family Center
Development Director
In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Development will design, develop, and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for the Westport Weston Family YMCA (WWFY). The Director will lead WWFY staff and volunteers and create a culture of philanthropy and fundraising within the organization and in the community. The ideal candidate will bring a digital-savvy, stewardship-oriented, data and results-driven focus to conceive, implement, and manage annual giving, major gifts, special events, grant proposals, and the Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund (BFSRF) annual grant process. The Director will work with the Boards of Directors and Trustees, the CEO, community organizations, and volunteer groups to achieve maximum contributed income from a wide variety of sources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Minimum of five years of experience in Financial Development
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred
• Confident and poised professional demeanor with demonstrated ability to build relationships with community leaders and organizations
• Proven track record of success in asking for and closing donation requests
• Foundation grant writing experience required
• Technical ability to create and utilize reports, analyze results in fundraising software (Raisers Edge)
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Excellent project management ability
• Proven ability to create materials and presentations that explain the Y’s community impact to potential donors
Part Time Positions at the YMCA’s Bedford Family Center
Aquatics – Lifeguards
Aquatics – Swim Instructors
Health & Wellness – Personal Trainer
We are looking to expand our team. If you hold a nationally accredited certification and have a proven track record in any of the below fields, we would love to hear from you.
Personal Trainer
Nutritional Counseling
Wellness Floor Coach
Group Fitness Instructors: Indoor Cycle (Keiser) | Tai Chi | Cardio/Strength | MOSSA | Pilates | Yoga
Gymnastics – Gymnastics Coach
Recreation classes and USAG TEAM- The Westport YMCA is seeking qualified individuals to coach in our gymnastic program. Coaching positions available throughout our recreation and class boys and girls programs and Level 3-10 optional and compulsory JO girls team program.
Requirements:
• Previous experience required
• Punctual and reliable
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate proper form and technique
• Team coaches must be able to lead stretching & conditioning and set up drills at each event
• Personal experience as a gymnast required
• Good communication skills