Careers
Join a Team That Makes an Impact
BENEFITS WHY WORK AT THE Y?
FUTURE EMPLOYERS RESPECT THE Y
ENJOY FULFILLING WORK
FREE Y MEMBERSHIP
THE BEST CO-WORKERS EVER
BENEFITS AND GROWTH
CAREERS DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES
Y CLUB AND DAY CAMP
If you have a passion for youth and want to help foster achievement, relationships and belonging, the Youth Development team is for you. Our Y Club before and after school and Summer Day Camp program team members are enthusiastic about their work because they positively impact kids daily. Positions include Youth Leaders, Site Supervisors, Assistant Site Supervisors and Day Camp Counselors.
AQUATICS
Have a passion for the water? Lifeguards watch over the safety of children and families in our pools. Swim Lessons Instructors teach people of all ages and abilities to improve their skills, develop confidence and create a life-long enjoyment of swimming and water safety. Positions include Lifeguards, Swim Lessons Instructors and Swim Team Coaches. Need to get or renew your lifeguard certification? The Y provides FREE lifeguard training and certification, a $350 value.
EARLY EDUCATION
Join the Y’s Early Education team. You’ll work with others who are passionate about creating a welcoming, safe, family atmosphere for young children in our communities. Available positions include Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher and Site Supervisor. Year-round and school-year positions are available.
HEALTHY LIVING
Are you passionate about helping others improve their health and wellness? Help people of all ages and abilities develop a healthy lifestyle and attitude, and feel better in spirit, mind and body. Available positions include Personal Trainers, Healthy Living Coaches and Group Exercise Instructors.
YMCA CENTER JOBS
With locations throughout the metro, the Y welcomes the community to our membership facilities. If you’re passionate about connecting with people and helping them connect with others, the Y’s membership positions are for you. Positions include Membership Engagement Representatives, Building Monitors, Child Watch and more.
LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT
There are many opportunities to lead and support the work of one of the largest nonprofit organizations. Positions in People Services, Accounting, Finance and IT support the work of our centers and programs. Leadership positions inspire, grow and develop Y associates in all areas.
ABOUT US THE HEART OF THE Y
OUR MISSION
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental, and physical well-being.
OUR CORE VALUES
At the YMCA, our core values are the essential principles guiding us in everything we do. Every day, we work to ensure that all people have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow, and thrive. Caring: show a sincere concern for others. Honesty: be truthful in what you say and do. Respect: treat each other as we’d all like to be treated. Responsibility: be accountable for your promises and actions.
OUR CULTURE
Every day and in everything we do, we strive to create a Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined culture. Welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where everyone can be, belong, and become. Genuine: we value everyone and encourage individuals to be true to themselves and others. Hopeful: we believe in people and their ability to be catalysts for good in the world. Nurturing: we are with people in their journey to develop to their full potential. Determined: we work relentlessly to strengthen communities.
We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is a Disabled/Protected Veteran/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to belonging and inclusion throughout our organization.
