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This Year: Remember To Listen

The sounding of the shofar (horn of a ram) is one of the defining rituals of Rosh Hashanah, so important that in the Torah, the holiday is referred to as Yom Teruah – the day of sounding the shofar. The call of the shofar is a call for us to return to our best selves. Many times, […]

We’re Hiring: Afterschool Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: An After School Counselor assists with the implementation of the after school program. The after school staff member is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean after school program site, ensures a high level of program quality and works to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families. The […]

 Embracing Setbacks: Reflections on Community and Resilience

Not everything we set out to do goes as planned. Recently, we organized a major food pantry service project to honor the victims of 9/11—a project meant to bring our community together, support those in need, and reflect on the importance of service. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, logistics didn’t align, and we had to […]

We’re Hiring: Assistant Director of Kid’s Space Afterschool Program

Job Summary: The Riverdale YM-YWHA (Riverdale Y) is offering an exciting opportunity for a creative, energetic, highly-organized, and experienced informal or formal educator to coordinate its off-site Kid’s Space Afterschool Program in Riverdale. If you are passionate about supporting school-age children through high quality programming and care in a community-oriented setting with a professionally-trained staff […]

We’re Hiring: Online Nutrition Coach

Job Description:  Your primary focus will be to create custom nutrition plans exclusively for our Members, guide them through the process via email, phone or text messaging as well as zoom, produce impressive client transformations and provide spectacular customer service and brand knowledge to your clients. Requirements Compensation$40 per hour. Please email a resume and […]

We’re Hiring: After Care Teacher

Job Overview: Support our aftercare teaching team working with children 2 to 5 years old. Candidates must genuinely enjoy being with young children and have an interest in getting to know them well.  Candidates must be willing to offer art experiences, read to children and go outside daily. .    Position Summary Aftercare teacher responsibilities include: Hours: […]

We’re Hiring: Director of Development

The Riverdale Y is a community and cultural center located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx.  We provide educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages.  The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome all to participate, engage and connect. […]

We’re Hiring: Group Swimming Instructor

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Group Swimming Instructor is responsible for lesson planning that facilitates a positive and growth driven learning environment. The primary function of the Instructor will be to maintain a safe and organized instructional environment for class participants. Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. […]

We’re Hiring: Lifeguard

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Lifeguard is primarily responsible to ensure safety through vigilance and  prevent drownings. The Lifeguard is secondarily responsible for performing routine chemical checks, helping to assist set up of swim areas, and basic routine cleaning in and around the pool. Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation […]