Working at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, you'll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

We are leaders, event planners, cooks, groundskeepers, and more—inspired by transforming our communities and ourselves through the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. At the heart of everything we do is our unrelenting drive to make a lasting difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. It’s the reason we love rolling up our sleeves and getting down to work—and it’s why we’re so successful. Our history is rich, our passion is contagious and our people are dedicated.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work—to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job.

So join us today!

Required Onboarding Compliance Trainings

All employees are required to complete the online child abuse mandated reporter training and a series of safety skills trainings within the first 5 days of employment.

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OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE

YOUTH ENRICHMENT TEAM - Camp, Before and After School Care, Early Child Care

Position Available	Hours	Location	Apply
Child Program Director	Full Time	YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh	APPLY
Summer Day Camp Counselor	Part Time	Hartwood Elementary School	APPLY
Child Care Worker-Child Watch	Part Time	Baierl Family YMCA	APPLY
Summer Day Camp Counselor	Part Time	Homewood-Brushton YMCA	APPLY
Summer Day Camp Counselor	Part Time	Avonworth Community Park	APPLY
Program Coordinator - STEAM	Full Time	Homewood - Brushton YMCA	APPLY
Y on the Fly Program Specialist	Part Time	YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh	APPLY
Child Watch Staff	Part Time	Sampson Family YMCA	APPLY
Preschool Teacher	Part Time	Duquesne University	APPLY
Summer Day Camp Counselor	Part Time	Hartwood Elementary School	APPLY

Are you looking for a summer job that truly impacts somebody's life? The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has numerous opportunities for Overnight Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Day Camp Counselors, Activity Specialists and much more!

SUMMER CAMP 2022 - NOW HIRING

Day Camp Counselor and Lifeguard jobs (throughout Allegheny County):

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*** Are you ready to apply for the Best Summer Job Ever? If so, click the Apply Here button above, you will be asked to log into our Camp Brain system. You will be directed to make an account and complete the employment application. Once completed, someone will be in contact with you about setting up an interview. If you have questions, please see our FAQ's below or contact Kim Black at kblack@ymcapgh.org.***

THE BEST SUMMER JOB EVER

Joining the team at any of the Greater Pittsburgh YMCA Camps is much more than a summer job. When you sign on to work with us, you become a Youth Development Professional, a Professional Role Model, and a Certified Friend Builder.

Every summer, our staff are entrusted with the most precious task imaginable: caring for other people’s children. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh takes that responsibility seriously and maintains an environment that encourages safe fun, healthy risks, and reinforces a growth mindset. Central to our mission are our 4 Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. These character values are inherent in everything we do, and we train our staff to recognize the potential in every youth and in every camp moment.

Day Camp Staff

We hire energetic, motivated individuals who want to leave a positive imprint on the world by being positive role models for youth. When hiring for our YMCA Day Camp teams, we look for these personal qualities and skills:

Serious work ethic
Teamwork and collaboration
A desire for constructive feedback
Problem-solving and decision-making
Empathy- seeing situations from the viewpoint of campers
The ability to think quickly at the moment and improvise when necessary
An optimistic, upbeat disposition that exudes energy and spunk
Dedicate 10 weeks to enriching the lives of children
Model our core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility
Exhibit a child-like enthusiasm
Passionate about nurturing the potential of our youth
Committed to upholding a high standard of integrity at work daily
Experience preferred, but not necessary

AQUATICS TEAM - Instructors, Lifeguards

HEALTHY LIVING TEAM - Directors, Personal Trainers

MEMBERSHIP SALES TEAM - Directors, Sales

MISSION IMPACT TEAM

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh offers a comprehensive benefits plan for its full-time staff. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

HEALTH

Medical Insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Telemedicine

RETIREMENT

401(a) Retirement Plan
Once qualified, the YMCA contributes 12% of the employee's gross pay

403(b) Smart Account
Employees can begin making contributions immediately.

PAID TIME OFF

Holidays
Floating holidays
Sick and vacation days
Bereavement time
Volunteer Days

WELLNESS

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Access to a full range of YMCA activities, classes, and programs
Y sponsored fitness challenges

WORK/ LIFE BALANCE

Employee Assistance Program
Face-to-face counseling sessions for you and members of your immediate household.
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is proud to offer a rich internship program for local students seeking experience in their prospective career. The program allows our organization to provide meaningful work preparedness and learning opportunities for young people while advancing our mission through the addition of resources that help us accomplish our work in new and innovative ways.

Internships at the Y are developed by Directors and Senior Leaders to meet educational objectives and career exploration goals. Complete the following form to let us know what you are looking to accomplish with an internship at the Y and someone will reach out to you shortly.

COMPLETE INTERNSHIP INQUIRY

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A CAUSE DRIVEN CULTURE

As a 501(c)3 charitable community organization, each of our staff and volunteers makes a difference in the lives of those we serve, every day. At the Y, we call this a cause-driven culture: the way we think, act and communicate directly builds our cause, to strengthen community. This starts with passionate, committed leaders at all levels of the organization, and leads to strong supportive teams, and significant opportunities for professional development and growth from within.

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Working at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, you'll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

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OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE

SUMMER CAMP 2022 - NOW HIRING

Day Camp Counselor and Lifeguard jobs (throughout Allegheny County):

Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer (overnight camp jobs):

Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer (maintenance, cleaning, and kitchen staff):

Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp (overnight camp jobs):

THE BEST SUMMER JOB EVER

Day Camp Staff

HEALTH

RETIREMENT

PAID TIME OFF

WELLNESS

WORK/ LIFE BALANCE

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Careers

FIND YOUR CAREER

Discover Your Potential

Working at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, you'll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

JOIN US AND RECEIVE A $1,000 BONUS

OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE

WHO WE HIRE

A CAUSE DRIVEN CULTURE

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