You Belong at the Y!
We're Hiring Now!
At the Y, you can find a rewarding career path with opportunities to grow professionally while positively impacting your community. The dedicated people who make up our staff are the foundation of the YMCA. Each person plays an important role in making the Y a welcoming, productive and vital resource in their communities. If you want to turn your passion for strengthening communities into a career, apply today and find more than just a job. Watch more of our Team Stories.
Featured Jobs
Take a look at our featured jobs below, where you’ll find opportunities in the following areas:
- Day camp leaders and assistants
- Overnight camps — Marston, Raintree and Surf
- Before & After School (youth leaders, teachers, supervisors)
- Preschool teachers and staff
- Lifeguards and Swim Instructors
Day Camp
We are looking for motivated and passionate people to lead activities and guide youth in recreational games, drama, sports, aquatics and more at YMCAs across the county this summer.
Before & After School
We are seeking youth leaders who have a passion for helping kids develop new skills and expand their creativity. Some positions require no prior experience.
Overnight Camps
Spend your summer outdoors, having fun and making a difference in the lives of children and teens at one of our three amazing overnight camps in the mountains and at the beach!
Aquatics
Help us keep swimmers safe in the water! We’re looking for lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, and coaches! We also offer paid certification training. Interested?
Preschool
We have openings for preschool teachers to join our team! Introduce a fun and creative learning environment where kids can explore, discover and grow.
Sports
We have openings for preschool teachers to join our team! Introduce a fun and creative learning environment where kids can explore, discover and grow.
Respite Providers
As a Respite Provider, you’re not just filling a role, you’re offering a gift of time to families – time to rejuvenate, to reconnect, to breathe.
Mental Health
Join our clinical mental and behavioral health team and support community well-being. Various positions are available throughout San Diego County.
Social Services
Impact lives, shape futures. Your role in social services with us means building a brighter community. Join us in this meaningful journey.
Social Service Positions at the Y
We have some amazing openings in Community Support Services departments that are waiting for you to jump in and make your mark. Picture yourself working hand in hand with diverse communities, guiding them into a brighter future. These positions offer incredible personal satisfaction and the chance to become part of a cause-driven team focused on creating positive change.
Childcare Resource Service, Expanded Learning Programs, and Youth & Family Services.
Featured Social Service Jobs
Take a look at the jobs available, you’ll find opportunities as:
- Mental Health Therapist where you provide direct therapeutic services including assessments, individual, group and crisis counseling
- Respite Provider where you care for individuals with special needs
- Youth Leader where you provide students with academic support, enrichment activities, and other programs.
Team Well-Being
The Y’s approach to employee well-being strives to address its six primary dimensions: physical, emotional, environmental, occupational, intellectual and spiritual. We strive to make the YMCA of San Diego County a leading employer in our diverse and expansive community.
We Invest in You
Employee Training and Education Programs
We are dedicated to helping our team members reach their professional goals and feel valued in the work they do. We believe in developing cause-driven leaders through:
- Offering comprehensive leadership development and certification system to promote learning throughout career.
- Bridge the Gap program for developing part-time staff of underrepresented demographics.
- Association Mentor Program for developing next generation of leadership.
- Multicultural Development Program providing career development for multicultural staff.
- Employee resource groups created for diverse backgrounds and experiences.
A Healthy Work/Life Balance
Employee Benefits
We are committed to supporting a healthy lifestyle for each employee and their family. Employees of the YMCA receive:
- A complimentary family membership with access to all YMCA locations across San Diego County
- Up to 30% off all YMCA programs
- Comprehensive options for medical, dental and vision coverage — including a Health Savings Account
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal days off
- YMCA 401k Retirement Plan — 10% of your annual salary will be funded into your Retirement Plan by the YMCA after 2 years
Hear From Our Team!
I'm very proud to work for an organization that cares so deeply for the community. It's more than a job, it's a place to connect with like-hearted people who want to do good in our neighborhoods.
