FIND YOUR CAREER. FIND YOUR Y.
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Y staff members are transforming lives by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors. At the Y, you will:
- Find your career path in a strong and growing organization
- Take part in meaningful work in an inclusive and supportive environment
- Strengthen your skills in leadership and communications at every level
- Learn and develop new abilities through extensive training opportunities
- Meet new and diverse people in a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding environment
FEATURED CAREERS
YOUTH SPECIALISTS
Spend time at one of our many after-school sites and help make a lasting impact on children from around the Northland.
AQUATICS
Develop life-saving and leadership skills while keeping our Y community safe in the aquatics area. Join our team as a lifeguard or swim instructor at any of our three locations today.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Love spending time with children and watching them learn and develop? Join our Y family by becoming a teacher, assistant teacher, or teacher's aide in Hermantown or Grand Marais.
WHY WORK FOR THE Y?
Melissa Fanning, Community Services Executive Director says, “I love knowing that our programs at the YMCA are helping community youth and families so they can be successful.”
Leslie Bucar, Day Camp Director, says she loves that the YMCA gives her the support and opportunity to share her excitement for nature and the outdoors with youth. Exploration, play, self-discovery, and knowledge are things that she values and brings to the program.
Jacob Sass, Harbor Highland and Food Access Director, says he enjoys the opportunity to take youth on field trips that provide them with new experiences in their community that might not have been accessible without the Y.
Henry Schwensohn, Member Services Representative, says since I have joined the Y team I have noticed that all the staff that work here are the most genuine people I have ever been around, and that didn’t stop at the doors of the building. The YMCA is able to bring you into a community that makes you feel welcome no matter who you are or what you are going through. I truly love being able to say that I’m a part of it.
WHAT THE Y STANDS FOR AS A ORGANIZATION
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.
Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
The Duluth Area Family YMCA creates opportunities for persons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to achieve their potential. We aspire to be the center of collaboration within our communities by inspiring and promoting diversity, inclusion, and global efforts for all.
When you feel well, you do well—both professionally and personally! Eligible team members at the Y have access to a comprehensive benefits package. We support benefit programs with a generous contribution to each team member’s benefit elections each month.
Full-Time Benefits:
- Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
- Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
- Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
- Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
- Paid parental leave
- Subscription to the Calm app
- Bereavement leave
- Paid holidays
- Team member referral program
- Employee engagement and appreciation activities
- Growth and development opportunities
- Free parking
- Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
Part-Time Benefits:
- Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
- Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 50 hours worked)
- Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
- Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
- Team member referral program
- Employee engagement and appreciation activities
- Employee assistance program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
Seasonal Staff Benefits:
- Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
- Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
- Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
- Team member referral program
- Employee engagement and appreciation activities
- Employee assistance program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
We believe in the power of human potential and are committed to the professional growth and development of our team. Together, we support progress by focusing on learning, career coaching, and continuous improvement. This helps our team members reach their professional goals and feel valued. We also provide Employee Resource Groups, which provide a space for people to network, mentor one another, participate in personal and professional development, and more—all while building meaningful connections.