Jobs at the YWCA

Check out the open positions at the YWCA Knoxville and spread the word! Job descriptions and qualifications can be found on the YWCA Employment website or below:

YWCA Academics and Technology Counselor


This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Academics and Technology Counselor who will plan and implement technological and/or academic activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.

Responsibilities:

•· Providing a safe and secure environment;

•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;

•· Mentoring and tutoring;

•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;

•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;

•· Other duties as assigned.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, business, or technical field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner


YWCA Art and Culture Counselor

This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Art & Culture Counselor who will plan and implement art and/or cultural activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.

Responsibilities:

•· Providing a safe and secure environment;

•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;

•· Mentoring and tutoring;

•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;

•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;

•· Other duties as assigned.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associates degree in education, art, history, or related field preferred. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner


YWCA Health and Fitness Counselor

This is a part-time position for an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) Health and Fitness Counselor who will plan and implement health, fitness, and recreational activities for students participating in Phyllis Wheatley Center ASEP during the 2010-11 school year.

Responsibilities:

•· Providing a safe and secure environment;

•· Planning challenging, enriching, age-appropriate activities;

•· Mentoring;

•· Engaging parents, partners, community leaders, and volunteers;

•· Accurately maintain and present necessary statistical data as required;

•· Other duties as assigned.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Must have experience working with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills; must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and creative.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner


YWCA Support Group Childcare Worker

This is a part-time position for a Support Group Childcare Worker who will provide childcare to children entrusted to the YWCA’s care during evening support groups.

Responsibilities:

•· Providing a safe and secure environment;

•· Cultivating nurturing relationships with the children;

•· Planning age-appropriate structured activities;

•· Other duties as assigned.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months experience of childcare. Must be certified in First Aid and CPR for children, have a physical examination and a police background check. Requires possession of discretionary, numerical, communicational, and interpersonal skills.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner


Front Desk Clerk

Part-time position for the YWCA Women’s Transitional Housing Program be available for evening shifts. Front Desk Clerk is experienced with general office skills. Good phone and interpersonal skills.

Tasks:

· · Answer multi-phone system

· · Accepts rental payments and fees

· · Schedule Parenting Classes, Swim Classes and Facility Rentals

· · Maintains security of the building

Applicants to have:

· Desire to work with the public

· Organization skills

· Motivation skills

· Self-disciplined work ethic

· Goal-oriented and out-going personality

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and related experience.

Background screening will be required.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263 or mailed to:
420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
EOE. United Way Community Partner


Part-time Health and Fitness Director

Duties Include:

•Development of Health and Fitness Programming

•Increase frequency and variety of Health and Fitness course offering

•Work with grant writer to seek new funding

•Increase awareness of YWCA Health and Fitness Programming

•Increasing YWCA Memberships

•YWCA Enhanced Programming

•Supervise Staff of 20 employees

•Qualifications:

•Detailed oriented

•Proven management skills

•Demonstrated leadership skills

•Knowledge and experience in Health and Fitness

•Passion for working with the client population served by YWCA


Apply ASAP to Human Resources, 420 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 or Fax Resume to Attn: Human Resources 865-637-5263.