Our core values unite us as a movement. They are the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, interactions with each other and decision-making.
We are a charitable association dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Part of a world-wide movement, we put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote good health, strong families, youth leadership, community development, and international understanding. YMCAs are open to men, women, and children of all ages, incomes, abilities, races, and religions.
We want you to be a part of our YMCA team! Apply Now!
As an employee of the Hamilton Area YMCA, discover your passion and make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. You will engage with people of all ages who possess diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Reap the reward of personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving people’s health and well-being and strengthening our community.
The Hamilton Area YMCA offers the following employee benefits for part-time staff:
The Hamilton Area YMCA offers full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities in a wide variety of areas. Consider joining us in any of the following areas:
Employment applications can be found in the downloads section on the right.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under direction of Senior Counselor, the Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in planning daily camping activities and programs; ensure safety and well-being of campers; supervise campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All Hamilton Area YMCA staff are responsible for the following:
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
Dates: Mondays-Fridays from June 22 – August 28, 2025
Hours: 25-30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $16.00
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and high school graduate or equivalent. Must have some experience with youth.
Under direction of Senior Counselor, the Junior Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in planning daily camping activities and programs; ensure safety and well-being of campers; supervise campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled in high school. Experience working with youth is preferred.
Senior Camp Counselor is responsible for the activity planning and personnel to provide a positive camping experience for a group; planning and implementing programs and activities appropriate for a specific group; ensuring safety and well-being of campers; supervising campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.
Dates: Mondays-Fridays from June 22 – August 28, 2026
Hours: 35-40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $16.50
Requirements:
The Unit Director is responsible for the activities and personnel while providing a positive camping experience for a group or site; planning and implementing programs and activities appropriate for a specific group or site; ensuring the safety and well-being of campers; supervising campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.
OTHER
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission
Hours: 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $19.00
QUALIFICATIONSA. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
B. CERTIFICATIONS
The Lifeguard role will communicate to members in a professional and courteous manner; oversee safety, cleanliness, and order of the indoor or outdoor pools and surrounding areas; and assist with maintenance and upkeep of pool equipment.
The Lifeguard role will be trained in and knowledgeable about emergency procedures set forth by the Hamilton Area YMCA, follow all procedures, and record and report all accidents and incidents to the Director. The Lifeguard serves as a role model for part-time aquatics staff and may assist with training other employees.Candidates must be certified or willing to complete the certification before starting.
**All applicants MUST provide copies of current certifications with their applications. Please upload your certifications along with your resume.**
Hourly rate - starts at $16.00Various shifts available
Interviews for the 2025/2026 school year will begin on July 7, 2025.
Under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA, the Site Assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the management, supervision, and program planning for a group of children between the ages of 5 to 12 in accordance with the YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements. Direct supervision of children is the primary function of this position.
Qualifications
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITYProvides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the organization. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring minimal direction from manager.
Demonstrates self control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.
ACCOUNTABILITYDemonstrates a commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Comes to work on time and ready to work.
COLLABORATION & TEAMWORKSupports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignment and interaction with others.
Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.
LEADERSHIPProvides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and departments.
CUSTOMER FOCUSDedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers. Consistently acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Program hours:
Before School7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
After School3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Before School - $17.00 per hourAfter School - $16.00 per hour
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATIONS
The Y will train interested candidates who meet basic swim requirements if not already certified!
Interested candidates should be enthusiastic and energetic, with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for candidates who can work a variety of shifts with a variety of ages.
Using a variety of tools and teaching techniques, swim instructors will work with small groups of students teaching swimming skills, basic water safety, and the YMCA core values.
Swim Instructors need to be proficient swimmers including free, back, breast, and know how to do dolphin kick. If hired, Swim Instructors will need to complete training before they can start teaching on their own.
Location: JKR
Hours: Hours vary classes typically run weekday evenings and weekends
Rate: $16-$17 pending experience
You can either upload your resume as a WORD or PDF file or submit your resume an plain text in the box below.