General Information
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body.
EMPLOYMENT
At the YMCA, we have dedicated staff that fulfill the mission of the YMCA on a daily basis. If you are interested in applying for a position, please visit the Jamestown or Lakewood YMCA Welcomce Center and complete an employment application. If a position is available and your credentials are line with the job description, you will be contacted for an interview.
YMCA Employment & Volunteer Application
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for all programs must be made in person at the front desk with full payment or register online. YMCA members may register 3 weeks prior to the start of the class; general public may register 1 week in advance. Classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollments. Should a program reach its maximum enrollment, a waiting list will be established.
Credit/Refund Policy
Program credits or refunds are issued when a class is canceled or the schedule is changed. When events beyond our control, such as weather, cause cancellation of a class, no refund, credit or make-up class is guaranteed. Membership dues paid in full are not refundable or transferable.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult* in the building unless participating in a youth program. Teens and youth not permitted to loiter in building. Please note the following minimum age requirements for non-programmatic and/or unsupervised activities for members:
| Open Gym: | 12 yrs old |
| Matrix / Cardio: | 12 yrs old, requires fitness orientation with staff |
| 10 yrs old, after fitness orientation and w/ adult supervision | |
| Free Weight Room: | 14 yrs old, after fitness orientation |
| 12 yrs old, after fitness orientation and w/ adult supervision | |
| Group Exercise Class: | 14 yrs old |
| 12 yrs old, w/ adult supervision* and only non weight-based classes | |
| Track: | 12 yrs old |
| Sauna / Steam Room: | 18 yrs old |
| Blood Pressure Machine: | 18 yrs old |
| Lap Swim: | 13 yrs old, must swim laps (Jets swim team members exempt) |
| Open Swim: | 13 yrs old, all younger ages permitted IF accompanied by a parent/guardian in the water with them |
| Water Exercise | 16 yrs old |
| 12 yrs old, with a parent, must fully participate in class | |
| Lessons: | 3-12 yrs old, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons offered at all youth lesson times |
*Adult supervision means a parent or guardian is in the immediate area paying attention to the child.