Join Our Team
Why work at the Y?
Open for all and always hiring
The Y offers both full and part time career opportunities working in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our jobs are as diverse as our staff team. We have teachers, swim instructors, chronic disease instructors, office staff and more. If you want a career where you can make the world a better place, be part of an amazing team, work hard, and be kind, we’ve got a place for you.
Collectively, YMCAs are the largest non-profit organization in the world, the Y offers a rewarding and challenging career path full of growth opportunities and experiences reaching across the globe. We are committed to providing our team members with the tools they need to succeed.
Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. We believe that every person, family, and neighborhood has the potential to bring about positive change. And together, we have the power to do so much more. We are always looking for responsible and caring staff who value the Y’s mission and are looking to lead within our community with honesty and respect.
Don’t see your preferred job listed? Send your resume and a completed application to Mary Williams.
Current Openings:
Lifeguards
Part Time
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Swordfish Swim Team Coach
Part Time
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After School Teaching Assistant
Part Time
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Welcome Center
Part Time
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Climbing Wall
Part Time
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Fitness Floor
Part Time
Email for Job Description5 Reasons to Work Here
1. Room to Grow
Branch executives began as swim instructors, Program directors began as camp counselors. When you work here you will find opportunities to try new things not available at other organizations. Also, when future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.
2. Every Day is something new
When you work at Y child care, day camp, at the front desk, or in our association office, every day is a new adventure. You will have the opportunity to try new things, work with other departments and either live your passion or find a new one!
3. Y Membership
All employees with regularly scheduled hours of one (1) or more each week will receive some level of complimentary YMCA membership with the ability to upgrade.
4. The job is designed with your schedule in mind
Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for students and non-students alike!
5. The best coworkers ever
Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don’t be surprised if you gain great professional experience, and maybe a new BFF.
Housing
The Wood River Community YMCA partners with the Wood River Community Housing Trust to assist employees with housing options. Wood River Community Housing Trust, Inc. (WRCHT) is an Idaho nonprofit corporation formed specifically to resolve the lack of housing in the Wood River Valley. Its mission is to acquire or develop affordable rental housing for the middle-income workforce.
