Volunteers
Volunteerism is alive and well at the Y!
Volunteers at our Lakewood Family YMCA have the opportunity to serve the needs of YMCA members, families and children in the greater Lakewood community.
To get started, join one of our volunteer orientations on either the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of the month at 5:30pm in the Chapel.
Adult
- Group exercise: Lead any of a variety of exercise classes for groups of members.
- Pilates instructor: Lead adult Pilates classes for groups of members.
- Spin instructor: Lead spin class for groups of adult members.
- Weight room attendant: Oversee weight room activities, assist members as needed, and report misuse or abuse to staff.
- Yoga instructor: Lead yoga classes for groups of adult members.
Aquatics
- Preschool swim instructor: Assist/Teach swim fundamentals to children in groups, 4-6 years.
- Swim team coach: Assist/Coach children ages 6-18 years, developing competitive swimming skills.
- Water aerobics instructor: Lead water aerobics for groups of adult members.
- Swim instructor: Assist/Teach swim fundamentals to children ages 8 months-13 years. Volunteers with limited or no experience will be teamed with a trained instructor. Choice of age groups available: tiny tot, preschool and youth.
Facilities
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Equipment cleaner: Help preserve the quality of equipment through proper cleaning procedures.
Membership
- Tour guide: Introduce potential members to the YMCA by guiding them through our facilities and helping them find programs to fit their needs.
- Welcome Center: Greet members, fold towels and respond to members' requests.
Special Populations
Volunteer to coach the Otters Special Olympics team or to assist with our youth adaptive programs, serving exceptional children.
Present openings for volunteers with our adaptive programs:
Assistant Coach Otters Special Olympics Team
Mentor/Assistant with Adaptive Programs for Exceptional Children
Teens
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Summer teen volunteer program: Volunteer in half-day and full-day programs and sport clinics. Lots of fun and opportunities to meet other teens under the guidance of college age leaders.
Click here for more information on and the application for our Summer Teen Volunteer Program.
Youth
- Dance instructors: Lead children's dance classes, ages 3 years and up. Classes include ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern, lyrical, and creative movement.
- Gymnastics instructors: Lead children of all ages in gymnastics classes. Class encompasses all gymnastics events, trampoline, strength and flexibility training, and games.
- Sport instructor: Assist or teach various sports to youth ages 3-10. Great athleticism not required.
- Sports league attendant: Coach, scorekeeper, or officiate in year-round leagues. Flag football, basketball and indoor and outdoor soccer.
For more information, contact Jerry Craker at 253-460-8942.
