Thank you for your interest in joining the Whitin Community Center (WCC) team. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families and building a strong community in the Blackstone Valley.
The WCC provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all facets of employment, pre-employment, and the terms and conditions of employment, as well as discharge from employment.
The WCC operates in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.
The WCC is currently accepting applications for the full-time, part-time, and/or seasonal positions listed below. We have positions available at the pools, for group aqua classes, maintenance and for childcare. When you consider a career at the Whitin Community Center (WCC), know that you will be joining a team that is passionate about providing exceptional experiences for people in our community. All employees are given a free membership to the Whitin Community Center.
The following are the positions we currently are hiring:
Part-Time Lifeguards
This position is responsible for lifeguarding the pool, ensuring the safety of all members and guests, enforcing pool rules, and implementing emergency response plans as needed. Must be certified as an American Red Cross Water Lifeguard. First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are prerequisites for this position.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Aquatics Director Anne Haas at 508:234:8184 EXT:116 or Anne.Haas@ourgym.org.
Part-Time Water Safety Instructors
As a Water Safety Instructor at the Whitin Community Center you will be responsible for teaching various American Red Cross Instructional Swim Programs. Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are prerequisites for this position.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Aquatics Director Anne Haas at 508:234:8184 EXT:116 or Anne.Haas@ourgym.org.
EEC Certified Preschool Teacher
The Teacher in Blackstone Valley Children’s Place participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program and assesses the children’s progress in all areas of development..
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Blackstone Valley Children’s Place Director, Ginny Alicea at Ginny.Alicea@OurGym.org.
Afterschool Recreational Staff
The Afterschool Recreational Staff leads and supervises youth in recreational activities at the WCC in designated locations. The Afterschool Recreational Staff creates a safe, positive, encouraging environment for youth to enjoy a variety of sports and recreational activities including, but not limited to, flag football, basketball, wiffleball, capture the flag, dodgeball and more.
MONDAY – FRIDAY 3PM-6PM FOR SCHOOL YEAR
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Athletics Director Owen McQuaid at 508:234:8184 EXT:126 or Owen.McQuaid@ourgym.org
Part-Time Aerobics Instructor
The Aerobics Instructor instructs quality group fitness classes, provides excellent customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with WCC policies and procedures. Must be Group Exercise Certified. Additional certifications, such as Spinning or any other discipline, is a plus. Instructors wanted for morning cardio, senior, or aqua classes.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Group Fitness Administrator Judy Noel at Judy.Noel@ourgym.org.
Weekend Party Attendant
Whitin Community Center Party Attendants are part of the WCC team responsible for providing engaging support to families, and guidance during parties/rentals. This can include setting up and taking down tables/seating, ushering guests to and from locations, assisting with decorations or party set up, leading game play for children, etc.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Athletics Director Owen McQuaid at 508:234:8184 EXT:126 or Owen.McQuaid@ourgym.org
Part-Time Member Services Representative Sundays 6am-12pm
The Member Service Representative is the first face of the Whitin Community Center. Their primary responsibility it is to welcome and inform the customer in a positive manner. Their primary responsibility is to provide great customer service and complete support to all members and potential members in person, by phone, and via electronic media.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Member Services Director Alyssa Grybowski at 508:234:8184 EXT:102 or Alyssa.Grybowski@ourgym.org
Full-Time BVCP PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The Teacher in Blackstone Valley Children’s Place participates in the planning and implementation of a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate program and assesses the children’s progress in all areas of development. Must be EEC Teacher Qualified.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Director of Childcare Ginny Alicea at 508:234:8184 EXT: 105 or ginny.alicea@ourgym.org.