Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris, Smith

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Join Our Team: Attend An Upcoming YMCA Employment Open House

Our talented staff team is dedicated to the Y’s mission and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Join us at an upcoming Employment Open House in Joliet, Morris or Plainfield to learn how you can get involved. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Smith Family YMCA

Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 4-7 p.m.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 6-8 p.m.

Morris Community YMCA

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 4-6 p.m.

Galowich Family YMCA

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Available positions vary by location and include: 
• Assistant Swim Coaches
• Aquatic Instructors
• Before and After School Care Counselors*
• Building Supervisors*
• Camp Counselors*
• Custodians
• Group Fitness Instructors*
• Kids Corner Attendants
• Lifeguards
• Membership Desk Attendants
• Personal Trainers*
• Water Fitness Instructors*

* – Indicates individuals must be 18 or older to apply

Part-time employee benefits include:
• Generous membership and program discounts
• Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)

Become a Part of Our Y Family


Job Opportunities at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of people in your community. Working at the Y, 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.

The Smith Family YMCA is now hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics Team!

Certification preferred, but not required. Ellis and STAR guards are encouraged to apply. The Y will pay Red Cross certification fees for qualified candidates.

Working at the Y, 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.

Apply online or contact:

Catie Wallis
Aquatics Director
Smith Family YMCA
Phone: (815) 782-0806
Email: [email protected]

The Y is Hiring – Join Our Team!


Our talented staff team is dedicated to the Y’s mission and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Join us at an upcoming Employment Open House in Joliet, Morris or Plainfield to learn how you can get involved. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Galowich Family YMCA

Date: Monday, July 29
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Open Positions

  • Membership Desk
  • Pre-K Instructors
  • Before & After School Care Counselors
  • Sports Instructors
  • Custodians

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Date: Wednesday, July 31
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Open Positions

  • Before & After School Care Counselors
  • Youth Basketball, Football and Soccer League Officials
  • Membership Staff

Morris Community YMCA

Date: Thursday, August 1
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Open Positions

  • Before and After School Care Counselors
  • Youth Basketball and Futsal League Officials
  • Membership Staff
  • Custodians

Smith Family YMCA

Date: Monday, August 12
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Open Positions

  • Membership Staff
  • Before and After School Care Counselors
  • Lifeguards
  • Kids Corner Attendants
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