August 2025

Adult Private Swim Instructor

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the swim instructor delivers the YMCA swim lesson curriculum in group swim lessons and private/semi-private swim lessons. The swim instructor will be responsible for building strong and confident swimmers by creating opportunities that build a sense of achievement and ensure their safety in and around water. Salary Range: $28.00 per hour Department: Aquatics Employment Type: Part-time hourly, Non-Exempt Days/Hours: Varies, 2-10 hours per week. Essential Functions Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly that meet the needs of the participants. Communicates and builds effective relationships with swimmers and parents. Communicates information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers swimmers and parents to other programs. Responsible for the safety of the participants in their classes. Acts immediately and appropriately in the event of an emergency. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, incident and accident […]

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Group Fitness Instructor

The McGaw YMCA is looking for enthusiastic group fitness instructors. Applicants must have a strong fitness background and be able to teach structured classes to all levels for fun and fitness. We are looking for friendly, attentive, safety-oriented instructors who can communicate effectively to participants. Applicants should be able to motivate participants while paying particular attention to explaining proper technique and demonstrating exercises. Applicants should also be able to give alternative exercises during class for different skill and fitness levels. All types of group fitness formats are welcome, but classes specifically designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and mobility of participants are highly desired. Salary Range: $22.50-$40 per class Department: Health & Wellness Employment Type: Part-time hourly, Non-Exempt Days/ Hours: Varies, 1-3 hours per week Experience/Education/Certification Requirements: This position requires current CPR and First Aid training and a nationally recognized group fitness certification, as well as specialty certification for specific

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Evanstonians bike cross-country to support McGaw YMCA

Published by the Evanston RoundTable on August 25th, 2025 Jeff Balch The cross-country trek began on Sunday, Aug. 24 with a traditional dip of rear wheels into the Pacific Ocean. After that, Evanston bicyclists Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards began rolling from the Oregon coast across the continent, with an additional goal of raising awareness of the McGaw YMCA’s efforts to provide affordable housing. Metz, a former financial planner — and chair of the McGaw YMCA board — and his wife Edwards, a landscape designer, aim to pedal more than 4,000 miles in three months. They plan to visit seven states west of the Mississippi, meet a new grandchild in central Illinois in October, then cross Kentucky and Virginia en route to the Atlantic. Their journey is set to conclude in mid-November at Yorktown, Virginia. Read full article on the Evanston RoundTable website

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