A Job Where Everyone Knows Your Name
Join our team of lifeguards, personal trainers, youth instructors, and membership staff who work in direct service to improve the lives of those in our communities.
Embrace the Excitement of Firsts at the Y
Welcoming someone into the gym on the first day of their fitness journey. Cheering on a kid as they step onto the basketball court for their first game. Reassuring a parent as they leave their little one for the first time in Kids Zone. As a YMCA staff member, you’ll be a part of many thrilling “firsts” and help to grow these moments into lifelong lessons and skills. Join us and make a lasting impact!
Make an Impact in Your Community
From lifeguards to referees and healthy living instructors to membership staff, we have a range of jobs for all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds at locations across the Greater Seattle area.
Member Engagement
Our frontline team is the first impression visitors and members have of the Y. They provide excellent customer service and foster relationships while connecting members with programs and activities to ensure a welcoming experience for all.
Youth Sports
Youth Sports coaches and referees at the Y encourage prioritizing family involvement, promoting healthy competition over rivalry, and valuing participation over winning. Programs include basketball, volleyball, baseball and t-ball, flag football, and outdoor and indoor soccer.
Kids Zone
Kids Zone, our drop-in childcare for ages 6 weeks to 3 years, allows members to pursue their health goals worry-free while their kids enjoy a safe and caring environment. Staff lead age-appropriate activities that stimulate creativity and build new skills.
Youth & Teen Programs
Youth & Teen program staff engage kids in creative activities, building their artistic and academic skills. They focus on developing discipline, independence, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities while fostering a sense of achievement and self-esteem.
Healthy Living
Healthy living team members empower individuals to become their healthiest selves. Employment opportunities including leading group exercise classes, providing personal training, overseeing climbing walls, teaching cooking classes, and more.
Aquatics
Keeping kids safe around water is one of the most important jobs at the Y. Lifeguards and swim instructors save lives by teaching kids how to swim while building confidence and instilling life skills that will last a lifetime.
Off-Site Jobs
The Y also has a diverse array of non-traditional positions at other sites that focus on engaging and educating youth in the great outdoors or at schools, camps, housing sites, partnership organizations, and more.
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Our Investment in Staff
The Y has both part-time and full-time positions, with career advancement opportunities for all. Staff also have the option to perform a variety of roles across different areas, combining them to create a full-time position. Both full- and part-time positions are eligible for benefits, including:
- Free YMCA membership
- Rapidly accruing Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Access to mental health resources
- Medical benefits (full-time staff only)
Hours & Locations
Typical hours at YMCA locations are from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday, with shortened hours on Saturday and Sunday. Shifts may start as early as 5:30 am or conclude at 9:00 pm (varies by position and location). Some positions have shifts that may be only a few hours per day or week.
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How Working at the Y Makes a Difference
Minors Working at the Y
For minors (16-17 years old) to work at the Y, a Parent/School Authorization (PSA) Form must be completed before a minor can begin working. When school is in session, school is expected to be their priority.
What minors can and cannot do:
- Minors cannot work during school hours (defined as the hours their neighborhood public school is in session) and total hours per week is limited.
- If there is a situation where blood is present, a minor would not be able to administer first aid and would need an adult to step in.
- Minors cannot be the sole staff responsible for opening or closing a YGS work site or location, and cannot be designated the leader on duty.
- Minors under 17 years of age cannot drive a motor vehicle on public roads as part of their job. YGS minimum authorized driver age is 21.
- A person under 18 cannot have sole responsibility for a child or group of children.
- If a minor is teaching others to swim, they must be certified as a swim instructor through the American Red Cross, or a similar certifying organization (YGS uses YSLI).
- While a minor can assist with cleaning the pool, they are prohibited from entering or working in any chemical storage areas, including where filtration and chlorinating systems are located.
Stay Engaged With the Y
Why Work at the Y?
We’re an inclusive organization of all kinds of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. Learn more about our culture and values and why the Y is the right place for you.
We Invest in You
We are proud to provide a comprehensive and affordable Total Rewards package to our valued employees and their families.
Join the Y
With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.
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