Work Where Fun Meets Purpose
Explore job opportunities at locations throughout the greater St. Louis area, in both Missouri and Illinois, plus our overnight camp and retreat center in Potosi, Missouri. Whether you're interested in being a camp counselor, lifeguard, swim instructor, or child care teacher, we have a fulfilling role for you. Enjoy a collaborative team, flexible schedules, and options in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Being a member of the Y staff team is rewarding on multiple levels, allowing for personal growth and the opportunity to inspire positivity in your community.
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. Be in charge of the fun. Enjoy your nights and weekends off! Minimum age 16.
YMCA of the Ozarks Staff Team
Camp Lakewood & Trout Lodge spots filling fast! Limited openings still needed in waterfront, ropes, outdoor ed, housekeeping, guest & food services.
Teachers
Early Childhood Education teachers create a safe, enriching and fun environment. We have year-round job opportunities. Minimum age 18.
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 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 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."