How will YOU spend your summer? How about working for the YMCA!
Our employees spend their summers outside or poolside, being role models to campers and Y kids, and leading the fun, all while working a job that makes a difference in the lives of others and looks great on a resume!
Interested? Or not sure what you want to do this summer? Fill out our brief interest form and a member of our team will contact you. You can also apply directly.
A SUMMER JOB WITH BENEFITS
Free YMCA Membership
Plus, receive employee discounts on Y programs!
Employee Referral Bonuses
Opportunity to earn $300 employee referral bonuses.
Competitive Pay
To recruit and retain well-qualified employees
Make a Difference
We're the leading non-profit committed to strengthening individuals and communities.
Summer Day Camp Counselors
See how one summer could change your life! Be a hero to our campers. Enjoy your nights and weekends off!
Minimum age 16.
YMCA Camp Lakewood Program Staff
Share your love of the outdoors! Waterfront, target sports, climbing and more positions available at our overnight camp in Potosi. Housing and meals provided. Minimum age 18.
Teachers
Early Childhood Education Teachers create a safe, enriching and fun environment. Year-round job opportunities. Minimum age 20.
Lifeguards
Ready for meaningful work? Watch over the safety of children and families in our indoor and outdoor pools. 15-year-olds may be eligible for hire in lifeguard positions.
Swim Instructors
Teach swim lessons. You could be saving lives! Provide motivation, leadership, and instruction. Flexible hours. 15-year-olds may be eligible for hire in swim instructor positions.
Adaptive Support Services
Ensure individual needs of youth needing support in our camp programs are being met. Provide opportunities to build independent skills. Minimum age 18.
Shiv, Lifeguard
"I wanted to work at the Y to serve my community. I grew up here. I learned to swim in this pool. I wanted to give back and give kids the experience I had growing up. It’s good to help out where I learned to swim and do everything I like."
Hayley, Camp Counselor
"I love being a camp counselor because it truly does make a difference in children’s lives. Summer camp provides a fun space for all of the kids and it’s just really great to see them grow up throughout the summer."
Gloria, Child Care Staff
"On Friday, everybody else says oh my gosh it’s Friday, we’re happy! To me, my Mondays are their Fridays. Go ahead, it’s time to go to work today! If you want a job where you can have fun with kids, come here."