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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Find Your Summer Job at the Y

Summer at the Y is more than a season. It’s a time when friendships are formed, confidence grows and young people discover what they’re capable of — sometimes for the very first time.

More Than a Paycheck

A summer job at the Y is a first step into leadership for many teens and young adults. Whether you’re leading songs at camp, teaching a child to swim or ensuring safety at the pool, you are helping shape experiences that last a lifetime.

We’re hiring for a variety of roles, including:

  • Day Camp Counselors
  • Overnight Camp Counselors
  • Lifeguards
  • Swim Instructors
  • Pool Attendants

Each role plays an essential part in creating safe, welcoming and enriching environments for kids and families throughout the summer.

A First Job — and So Much More

For many teens, the Y is where a first job becomes the foundation for a future career. Staff gain hands-on experience in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and time management. They learn to lead a group, resolve conflict and adapt to unexpected challenges — skills that build resilience and confidence long after summer ends.

Our team members don’t just supervise activities. They mentor. They model positive behavior. They create a sense of belonging.

And along the way, they discover their own strengths.

Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Working at the Y helps young people:

  • Develop leadership and decision-making skills
  • Gain certifications and safety training
  • Build strong relationships with peers and supervisors
  • Strengthen responsibility and accountability
  • Make a meaningful impact in their community

Many of our full-time leaders began as summer staff. What starts as a seasonal job can open doors to long-term growth and opportunity.

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