Build a Career at the Y
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An inspiring resource to help you build awareness of Y careers and attract talented staff to your YMCA, this video positions the Y as a premier employer for passionate individuals who want a career with a future and the opportunity to make a difference in their communities.
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Y-USA President and CEO Candidate Profile
After more than 43 years of accomplished leadership with the Y Movement, including six as President and CEO of Y-USA, Kevin Washington has announced his intended retirement Opens a new window. The National Board of Directors has launched a national search to find Y-USA’s next President and CEO, a once-in-a-lifetime role being filled during an unprecedented inflection point in our nation's history. View the candidate profile Opens a new window to learn more about this unique organizational leadership opportunity.
Strengthen Communities and Change Lives with a Career at the Y
Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including your own. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. Working side by side with diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspectives and strengths, you’ll discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day!
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We Invest in You
We work relentlessly to strengthen communities, starting with you. The Y sees all staff as Cause-Drive Leaders and, to help you reach your full potential, offers coaching, career pathing and training through a comprehensive leadership development and certification system.
To reward employees for their dedication to strengthening communities, the Y helps ensure a secure and comfortable retirement through The YMCA Retirement Fund (YRF). In addition to providing retirement benefits, the YMCA Retirement Fund is committed to results-driven, high quality financial services and education.
Opportunities for All Strengths
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and encourage our staff to serve in positions that allow their individual skills and talents to shine. At the Y, you’ll find opportunities to strengthen community while growing a career in the following fields:
Academic Enrichment
Adult Education
Arts & Humanities
Aquatics
Camping
Child Care
Child Welfare & Intervention
Community Development
Environmental Education
Family Support
Finance/Accounting
Fitness
Fundraising
Global Services
Human Resources
Marketing & Communications
Management & Administration
Public Policy
Sports
Technology
Youth Leadership
Join Us
If you want more than just a job—if you’re looking to discover a sense of purpose and opportunities to contribute to the greater good—then the Y is the place for you. Join us!
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Equal Employment Opportunity
YMCA of the USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
