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My Y Career. My Story.
Rediscovering a Passion in Retirement
- Moe Passante
When I was about to retire from my full-time job, I wondered how I was going to keep busy. I decided that I was going to renew all of the swimming certifications at the Sussex County YMCA so that perhaps I could go back to doing what I did when I turned 16, namely in lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. After taking the lifesaving course I was offered a part-time position lifeguarding at the Y in 2010 and I still do that part-time. I also took the Water Safety Instructors course and then started teaching swim lessons and I continue to do that part-time as well. I am now 79 years of age and I still am at the Y and an aquatic center in Georgia during the year. I had the pleasure of working with some wonderful people at the Y as well as great administrators and a great member base.
A Place Where I can Have Impact
Zachary Gurmankin started his journey at the Y as a camp counselor at Pioneer Trails Day Camp, one of many camps run by the West Essex YMCA. During his time as counselor, he developed lifelong friendships - in fact, it was there that he met his wife, who also works with him at Pioneer Trails. Learn More
YMCA Professional Teaches Life Skills while Developing His Own
Scott Weber has spent the last decade managing the swim programs at the West Essex YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges. He currently serves as Senior Aquatics Director for... Learn More.
Lifelong Love of Summer Camp Inspires YMCA Director
Gailmarie Sprague has essentially lived her “entire life at camp.” As a third-generation Y employee, she grew up attending... Learn More.
YMCA Leader Has Personal Role in Seeing Community Thrive
Washima Redding is Executive Director of the East Orange YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges. She was promoted to the role shortly before... Learn More.
A Welcoming Place to Work
Bill SanFilippo has been Director of Business Development at the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges for nearly three years. In addition to his busy job serving seven branches, he’s also... Learn More.
Paving the Way for 'Future's Best'
Jaime Behringer's first Y Job Role is as Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Assistant Director, where she says "The Y really understands the development of children and..." Learn More
Making an Impact Through Swim Programs
Helping Others Learn, Grow, and Thrive
Role Helps YMCA Staffer Connect with Community
"I love the sense of community. I grew up here, and I bring my kids here." Erin Gilgur Learn More
YMCA Director Driven by Passion for Fitness
"My Y experience began in 1989, when I led step classes..." Anj Harraka Learn More
Eager to Learn and Grow at the Y
"It's gratifying and rewarding knowing that the work you do everyday creates a big difference in a child’s life..." Antinica Armstrong Learn More
The YMCA achieves its missions one person at a time. The greatest source of energy for the YMCA is our staff. Our staff contributes to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities. Guided daily by the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, our staff creates an environment where everyone aspires to be their best.
Where can you find meaningful work that offers rich rewards? Where can you, simultaneously, build a better future for yourself and for kids, families, and your community? Where can you work with people who thrive in a values-based environment of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility?
All of this can be found at a YMCA. YMCAs get the job done through staff members who are carefully selected for their interests, skills, and enthusiasm. With over 150 years of experience, YMCAs know that the mission is achieved one person at a time-carried out in the hearts and hands of each caring and competent staff member.
The Y offers competitive wage and benefit packages including:
- Health & dental insurance *
- Long term disability and life insurance *
- Funded retirement plan
- Flexible work schedule
- Free YMCA membership
- Discounted program fees
- NEW! Up to 100% program discount School Age Care/Early Childhood Learning Care
- Paid Holidays *
- Generous PTO
- Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing Support, including access to free and confidential mental health support, staff wellness training and programming, and fitness memberships
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan: Eligibility to participate in this federal student loan forgiveness program
(*Available to full-time employees only)
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The YMCA Retirement Fund
One of the primary benefits of working for a YMCA is that you will be enrolled in the Retirement Plan, the pension program for almost all YMCAs in the United States. In the course of your YMCA career, if you move from one YMCA to another, your retirement savings move with you because they are always at the YMCA Retirement Fund. Over time, contributions, combined with the interest earned, can help you build a nest egg for the future and plan for a comfortable retirement.
Apply your experience, knowledge, creativity and energy to discover new talents within yourself as you make a difference in the community around you. The YMCA fosters an environment built upon teamwork, staff development and community. The YMCA provides a fun, safe and caring environment where you can build your career. Reach your greatest potential with the YMCA.
AARP Employer Pledge Program
The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe the contribution of our employees to organizational success is enhanced, and not limited by, their age. We celebrate the differences and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.
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