Employment Opportunities

We employ about 120 staff including casual, part time and full time. We look for people who are comfortable with our mission and virtually all positions require staff who enjoy working with people.

We expect our key values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility to be lived. We set high standards requiring good skills matched with high motivation and initiative. In return we try and be an excellent employer providing interesting and frequently challenging work with opportunities for development and responsibility. Every employee is important to us.

Staff at the Gisborne YMCA are expected to be part of a "team culture".  We support and assist each other at every opportunity.  If you have a "go get" attitude, work well within a team culture, and align to the YMCA mission to Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and a Strong community, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Vacancies

Programme Manager

The Gisborne YMCA is the leading provider in recreation programmes for the Gisborne/Tairawhiti region. The Programme Manager will be part of a dynamic mangement team that is responsible for the development, promotion and leadership of YMCA programmes in its community. This exciting opportunity is based at the Gisborne YMCA on Childers Road with programme delivery sites ranging from Whatatutu to Tokomaru Bay.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer,  you will work with a crew of Team Leaders and Coordinators who are responsible for the day to day operations of the programmes with particular focus on the following key responsibilities;
1) Implementation of strategies and initiatives within the YMCA Strategic Plan and Recreation Department Operational Plan
2) Implementation of programmes and initiatives particularly for children and young people.
3) Work with the requirements of funders on the implementation of initiatives as part of the requirements stipulated.
4) Provide support for the organisation initiatives, activities and implementation of new and innovative programmes.
5) Assist in the implementation of the programmes.
6) Deliver education workshops and training courses.
7) Provide advice and support to stakeholders and participate in events aimed at increasing participation in YMCA programmes or initiatives.
8) Improve YMCA capability by providing support / facilitating the operation of the programmes in theGisborne/Tairawhiti region.
9) Assist in the marketing and promotion of YMCA programmes and initiatives.
10) Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with stakeholders and potential clients.
11) Work internally and externally to build an effective communication network within the YMCA community.
12) Share information across the organization
Current programmes provided in the recreation department:
After School, Before School, Holiday and Cam p Programmes (OSCAR)
Stadium leagues/hireage, Y-Sports Community Project, Y's Gym Pre-school Programme, Y's Birthday Party events
Youth leadership programme, Youth 4 Youth Community Project
New Initiatives

If your work experience includes strong customer service, leading and motivating staff, work in the recreation/teaching profession, strong relationship management skills and the ability to work independantly, as a team and have the passion to work in a community organisation that is driven by its core values then this is the position for you.

If you believe you have the experience, enthusiasm, passion and the drive to grow these programmes while providing the community with the best quality service then send your CV highlighting your skills and experience and an application to Alexia Hohipa-Wilson, PO Box 1077, Gisborne 4010 by Friday 11 December 2009.
Applications and Position Description available on our website www.gisborneymca.org.nz or email alexiah@ymcagisborne.org.nz

Fitness Trainers

Childcare Staff

YMCA Gisborne Childcare Centre's and Homebased Services

The Gisborne YMCA has three early childhood centres (Y Kids, Y Arataha and Y Tamariki (bilingual)), and two Homebased services. If you are about to finish your early childhood teaching training or are interested in becoming a homebased educator, please contact Karla.

For further information or to apply contact Karla on (06) 8679259, Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 5.30 pm. 

Email karla@ymcagisborne.org.nz or forward a copy of your CV with a cover letter in person to PO Box 1077, Gisborne 4040

OSCAR Staff

Our Youth & Outdoors staff is looking for volunteers to help with school holiday programmes. We provide the training, excitement and fun. You need to be responsible, reliable and caring. It's a great chance to gain work experience working with kids and also to meet other volunteers.

If you are interested in seeing if volunteering at the YMCA is right for you, and you have the skills that are required for the programme then please phone Alexia (Holiday Programme) or Matt Smith (Youth 4 Youth) at 867 9259.   Working as a volunteer can be rewarding and gives you the opportunity to gain some skills for future employment, or if you are retired and wish to meet friends in a warm, caring environment then look at joining the YMCA as a volunteer.

Friday Club Volunteers

Friday Club is a Social group for youth run on a Friday night from 6- 8.30pm.  Call Matt Smith if you are interested on 8679259