Join the Y Team to Make an Impact
At the Y, we’re a collection of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to reach their full potential and experience true belonging. Join us as we carry out our commitment to positively impact lives and communities across Atlanta.
Spend your summer working at the Y as a Camp Counselor.
Lead epic adventures, inspire young minds, and build friendships that last forever, all while gaining leadership skills that set you up for success.
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Why Team Members Love Working for the Y
89.5% say...
“My manager or leader treats me with respect.”
88.6% say...
“My work gives me a sense of accomplishment.”
88.6% say...
“I am proud to work at the Y.”
Why Choose The Y?
Well-Being
Everyone needs support to be their best. At the Y, we offer a number of wellbeing and mental health resources, alongside a Y Membership, so that we can all stay healthy in spirit, mind, and body!
Flexibility
With a variety of part-time and full-time positions, working at the Y is ideal for all ages and experience levels. Hybrid work options are available for some roles, offering remote work flexibility.
Connection
When you work at the Y, you join an organization that understands the power of connection and belonging. We work hard to create this for our members, our communities, and our workforce!
Purpose
We are a team of values-aligned people who come together to make our communities healthier, happier and stronger. Our shared purpose multiplies the satisfaction of our service and our experience.
Our Commitment Statement
Our dedication to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment is evident in our team, our members, and our partners. We believe every individual brings unique value to our community. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.”
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is part of the global YMCA movement. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility — they guide everything we do. Click here to learn more.
Benefits Of Working For The Y
Believing that people deserve the best, our YMCA is committed to offering programs that reflect how employees and eligible dependents actually use their benefits, while prioritizing the importance of affordability, access, and equitability.
Full-time and part-time employees enjoy:
Saving for the future through the Y’s 403(b) retirement savings plan, employee pre-tax contributions can be made starting with your first day of work.
Savings in the Future with the 401(a) employer retirement contribution, the YMCA will contribute 10% of your gross pay to a retirement account after 2 years of service with the YMCA (1,000 or more hours worked required in each of the two anniversary years)
FREE Mental Health Resources: 6 free and confidential sessions per incident with a licensed mental health therapist accessible 24/7 for you and those in your household through ESI, the Y’s Employee Assistance Program provider. Free monthly live webinars with topics ranging from stress management, grieving, depression, resiliency, inclusion in the workplace, and more. Webinars available on demand as well as access to a wide range of consumer discounts.
FREE YMCA Discount Program offered through PerkSpot. It is a one-stop shop for exclusive discounts at some of your favorite national and local merchants – apparel, travel, cell phones, electronics, flowers & gifts, entertainment, home/garden/pets, and tools.
FREE Financial Education through Georgia United Credit Union. Over 40 financial learning modules in Spanish and English accessible on mobile and tablet devices. Topics include- budgeting, insurance, auto loans, retirement, identity protection, and credit scores/reports.
FREE individual membership to the Y for all part-time team members, with discounted rate to upgrade to family membership.
25% off all programs for all team members, including: Afterschool, Y Early Learning*, summer camp, swim lessons, personal training, and more.
Savings on YMCA Camp High Harbour overnight camp: 75% off first week, and 25% off all additional weeks for all full-time associates, 25% off on all weeks for part-time associates
Coach Approach® - the Y’s signature wellness support program that helps you stick with your fitness routine - is free to employees, and their family members 18 and older that are included in their family membership.
Access to all 19 metro Atlanta Y locations, PLUS access to any Y in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at no additional cost.
YMCA360, virtual Y programming and content you can access anywhere, anytime to complement your in-person wellness experience.
Full-time and part-time employees enjoy:
Your Health Matters
- Medical insurance with 3 plan options that include vision, prescription and comprehensive well-being resources
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for qualifying Medical or Dependent Care expenses
- Health Savings Accounts to help you save now for current and future eligible health care expenses
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term disability as well as life insurance
- Eligibility for 20 days of leave after one year of service
- Generous Paid Time Off and Service Recognition Leave starting at your 5 year anniversary
You Belong Here.
Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
SHADAE SHAMAPANADE started at the Decatur Family Y in the summer of 2017 as a camp counselor and today she is the Youth Development Director at the McCleskey-East Cobb Family Y!
Shadae shared, “My experience as a camp counselor was fun AND fulfilling!”
After her first summer as a counselor, Shadae became a lead camp counselor. Next, she worked her way up to Camp Coordinator, and then Youth Development Director!
From there, she moved to another YMCA within our association, the McCleskey-East Cobb Family Y as the Youth Development Director, bringing her amazing experience and skillset to even more young people in the metro Atlanta community.
Shadae remembers having a choice between a nanny position in her community, or a camp counselor with the Y.
She’ll never forget her dad telling her... “Go with the path of the YMCA, because that is not just a job opportunity, it’s a career opportunity.”
Need further assistance?
Contact the Y's Human Resources Team at yes@ymcaatl.zendesk.com.