Tom A. Finch Community YMCA http://myynow.org Thomasville, NC Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 NOW HIRING – Group Exercise Instructors http://myynow.org/now-hiring-group-exercise-instructors/ http://myynow.org/now-hiring-group-exercise-instructors/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:25 +0000 tommy http://myynow.org/?p=4217 We are currently looking for:

  • Certified Zumba Instructor
  • General Exercise Instructor

 

Desired Qualifications: The successful candidate should be able to plan and lead exercise/activity sessions in one or more fitness areas, such as low and high impact aerobics, stretching/flexibility, water aerobics, cardio, spin, aquatics, resistance, and/or specialty training and have a fairly flexible schedule.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Applications:  Available at the YMCA Member Service Desk

 

If you have questions please contact Jamie Mills at 474-5249 or Jamie.Mills@MyYNow.org.

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We have leagues for children ages 3-7.

Please click here for more information.

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Click HERE for more information.

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]]> http://myynow.org/2012-asc-brochure/feed/ 0 NEW TEEN WELLNESS POLICY http://myynow.org/new-teen-wellness-policy/ http://myynow.org/new-teen-wellness-policy/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:05:47 +0000 tommy http://myynow.org/?p=4127 We are adjusting the age requirements for our Wellness Center.  

Beginning Monday, April 23, 12 years olds will be allowed to use the cardio/selectorize side and 14 year olds will be able to use the free weight side. BUT, in order for 12-15 year olds to use the Wellness Center they MUST complete a Wellness Center Education Course.  In order for 14-15 year olds to use the free weight area they MUST complete a Free Weight Education Course, in addition to the course mentioned above.  Current members age 13-15 already using the Wellness Center must also complete the course(s).  Members will have until July 31, 2012 to complete the course(s).

 

If your child is 12…

They will be able to use the Wellness Center, BUT YOU (parent/guardian) MUST be with them in order to do so. YOU (parent/guardian) will need to take the Wellness Education Course WITH them. Whomever takes the course with the child needs to be the person that plans to bring them and workout with them.
 
WHY THE CHANGE?
 
At the Y we are here to nurture the potential of EVERY child and teen. We hope that by educating teens about physical fitness while building relationships with the Y staff, our new policy will help create healthy habits that will last a lifetime. 
 Teens and Staff
 
What will the courses be like?

 
Both courses, the Wellness Center Education Course and the Free Weight Education Course are designed to educate members in safety, etiquette and the basic techniques of exercising the different muscle groups of the body. Participants will also learn what it means to be a part of the Y. Courses will last 75 minutes or less. These courses will be offered by appointment only. Upon completion of course(s), pictures will be taken of participants and kept in a notebook at the wellness desk. 
 
 
How do I sign-up for courses?
 
We will be offering courses during the week and on the weekend. The first course will be offered on Sunday, April 29.  There are a limited amount of spots in each class.  Please call the Member Service Desk to schedule your appointment.  You must sign-up 48 hours in advance. Parents, remember, if your child is 12 you need to sign-up too.  
 
What about Fitlinxx?
 
Teens will be allowed to sign-up for Fitlinxx (computerized workout system), BUT they must complete the Wellness Center Education Course before doing so.
 
Anything else?

 
We will be asking ALL teens (age 12-17) to sign-in at the desk when entering the Wellness Center. Beginning August 1, 2012 members age 12-15 will NOT be allowed to enter the Wellness Center without completion of the Wellness Center Education Course. 
 
 
 
 
If you have any questions about this new policy, please contact Jamie Mills, Director of Wellness and Sports at 474-5249 or Jamie.Mills@MyYNow.org.
 
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  • Alamance County
  • Randolph-Asheboro
  • Eden
  • Rowan County
  • Greensboro Area
  • Thomasville
  • Lexington
  • Western Rockingham County
  • High Point
  • Winston-Salem Area

 

Adult and Family Triad Memberships Are Available.

Triad Membership Rates are as follows:
Adult – $63/month (Joining Fee – $100)
Family – $97/month (Joining Fee – $135)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Joining fee and monthly fee remain with the YMCA that the member joins.
  • Current Adult and Family Memberships may be upgraded.
  • Triad Memberships (adult or family) may be discounted to corporate members based on the employer’s level of participation in the corporate program.

For answers to other questions regarding membership, please contact Darlene Fitzgerald,
Director of Membership at 474-5244.

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Click here to be directed to our schedules. 

 

Good Luck!  Hope you all have a great season.

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We are in need of approximately 20 adult volunteers who can commit to 1 hour a week (Tuesdays 10:30am-11:30am).  This group is mostly upcoming 6th- 8th graders.  If there is a day that you will be away we will have someone fill in for your group.  We would just need those dates in advance.

 

All volunteers will be subject to a background check.

 

Please contact Laura Sweitzer (Director of Child Care) if you are willing to help us as a volunteer.

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]]> http://myynow.org/summer-day-camp-trips-posted/feed/ 0 June Swim Lesson Registration – May 28-June 3 http://myynow.org/february-swim-lessons/ http://myynow.org/february-swim-lessons/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:50:01 +0000 tommy http://myynow.org/?p=3599 Registration for June lessons will begin on Monday, May 28 at 5:00pm (online and in house) for Members and Wednesday, May 30 at 5:00pm for Non-Members.

For June we have added some extra sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights.

We will have classes for anyone ages 6 months and up. 

Please click here for more information.

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