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Launch Your Career at Your Local Y
Whether you’re interested in joining us as a preschool teacher, lifeguard, fitness trainer, swim instructor, or membership specialist, at the Y, you’ll join a team that shares your passion for making an impact––and develop valuable new skills along the way.
Work at a YMCA Camp
Help kids and teens make new friends, learn new skills and interact with nature by working at a YMCA camp. Learn more about open jobs at Y camps and how you can help enrich the lives of young people.
Strengthen Communities with a Career at the Y
If you're looking to discover a deeper sense of purpose and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the greater good in your community, then the Y is the organization for you.
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My Y Career. My Camera. My Story.
At the Y, you'll see more than just employees. You'll see dedicated people who love what they do.
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Ashley's Story
With her background in accounting, Ashley knows that she has a lot of job options. She finds her job as Controller at YMCA of Northern Utah especially fulfilling because her accounting skills help advance an organization that “helps people grow.” This is her Y career. Her camera. Her story.
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Jim's Story
As a graphic artist for the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, Jim uses his artistic talents to create vibrant digital and print assets to promote his Y. Jim also helped launch the LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) and is proud to make his Y a place where everyone can feel that they belong.
This is his Y career. His camera. His story.
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Anand's Story
Anand is proud of his 18-year career as an HR professional at the South Shore YMCA. His work goes well beyond HR though. From collecting gifts for kids, to riding in a bike race to raise money for his Y, to promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives, Anand is the first to step up to volunteer beyond his role.
This is his Y Career. His Camera. His Story.
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Nicole's Story
As Senior Aquatics Director at the Hamilton Area YMCA, Nicole is able to shape life-saving and life-enhancing aquatics programming. Her team loves that they can count on her to encourage them and create a sense of family, and her community loves that she consistently innovates to improve water safety and the aquatics experience.
This is her Y Career. Her Camera. Her Story.
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Eric's Story
As Vice President of Corporate and Civic Engagement at The Y in Central Maryland, Eric works with partner organizations, colleagues and volunteers to meet the most urgent needs of the community that his Y serves. See why Eric's colleagues view him as a cornerstone in the community.
This is his Y career. His camera. His story.
Our Core Values
Y employees are guided by four core values
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Caring Show a sincere concern for others
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Honesty Be truthful in what you say and do
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Respect Treat each other as we’d all like to be treated
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Responsibility Be accountable for your promises and action
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our staff make us a stronger organization. Made up of people from all backgrounds, abilities and ages, we believe their ideas and individual contributions are essential to our mission.
Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership
We believe young people are catalysts for change in the world. Our career opportunities support their development as leaders and provide them with opportunties to grow.
Fitness and Sports
Fitness and Sports
The Y's dynamic sports leagues and fitness classes need enthusiastic teachers and coaches to lead them.
Finance and Accounting
Finance and Accounting
The Y needs fiscally savvy individuals to help our organization and our initiatives reach more people nationwide.
Global Services
Global Services
With a presence in over 120 countries, the Y needs staff to bridge connections and work alongside our global partners.
Community Development
Community Development
The Y is all about making communities stronger, which requires leaders who can foster connections and facilitate constructive conversations with community organizers and local politicians.
Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications
The Y is always looking to reach more people and make an even greater impact. To do this, we need passionate people to help us promote our mission.
Public Policy
Public Policy
The Y advocates for public policies that help our communities thrive. This requires staff who are dedicated to influencing public policy to help us achieve our purpose.
Child Care
Child Care
The Y needs capable and caring staff to provide a safe, engaging and fun environment for all the children in our care.
Academic Enrichment and Education
Academic Enrichment and Education
The Y encourages personal growth and well-being by supporting the young people and adults in our education programs and initiatives.
Camping
Camping
The Y is looking for energetic individuals to share their love of the outdoors with young people as they learn valuable life skills, respect for the environment and how to be part of a community.
We Invest in You
The Y wants people who are committed to our mission and work. We offer coaching, career pathing and training through a comprehensive leadership development system that will help you reach your full potential.