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

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The Y is Hiring: Community Invited to Attend Upcoming YMCA Employment Open Houses

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.

Morris Hospital YMCA
Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors*
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors*
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 1-3 p.m.

*Participants are required to bring the following items: bathing suit/swim trunks, towel, goggles, contact case (if applicable; applicants must be able to swim with contacts or take them out.) Participants must also pass prerequisite swim tests. Swim test details can be viewed here.

Joliet Community YMCA
Hiring Teen REACH Counselors and Before and After School Kid Zone Counselors
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 4-6 p.m.

Please Note: This event will be held at the Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center located at 300 3rd Avenue in Joliet.

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Set to Host Aquatics Employment Open Houses in September

As an industry leader in aquatic safety for more than 100 years, the Y is the perfect place to begin a career as a lifeguard. And, as we prepare for our busy fall season, we are excited to offer special aquatics employment Open Houses!

Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 7-9 p.m.

Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 1-3 p.m.

Attendees will be able to conduct interviews and complete swim testing in one session. The following items are required to participate:

  • Bathing Suit/Swim Trunks
  • Towel
  • Goggles
  • Contact Case (If applicable; applicants must be able to swim with contacts or take them out)

During testing participants will be required to complete a swim-tread-swim sequence, goggles allowed, as follows:

  • Jump in water feet first, submerge, and resurface
  • Swim 150 yards in front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke, or a combination of both and be able to demonstrate breath control/rhythmic breathing
  • Tread water for two minutes maintaining position at the surface without the use of arms/hands and only using legs
  • Swim an additional 50 yards

Participants will then complete a timed swim event, goggles not permitted, as follows:

  • Swim 20 yards from starting point to deep end of pool
  • Submerge, then retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of nine feet
  • Resurface, swim on back in return to starting point holding the brick with both hands and maintaining face near or at the surface
  • Exit the water without using ladder or steps and place the brick on the edge of the pool deck
  • Complete the event in one minute and 40 seconds.

Participants who do not have certification for American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid will then complete additional coursework on-site at the Y on a later date. The cost of completing the lifeguarding course will be covered by the YMCA.

If you have any questions, please contact C.W. Avery Family YMCA Aquatics Director Jack Glimco at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 228.

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Love Where You Work: Join the YMCA’s Before and After School Care Team

At the Y, we know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and family-life balance. YMCA before and after school care programs provide a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values.

Our before and after school team is dedicated to the Y’s mission and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. This group of talented and energetic staff is second to none, and we are now currently looking to hire new part-time employees to expand our team!

Positions Available:
-Kid Zone Counselors (Sites in Plainfield, Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville)
-Teen REACH Counselors (Sites in Joliet)

Part-Time Employees receive the following benefits:

  • A free YMCA Membership
  • May enroll their eligible children in Kid Zone at no cost
  • Save 25% off of Y programming
  • Have the opportunity to participate in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)

Program hours vary by location.

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To learn more, contact your local Y branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA 

Plainfield School District 202
Lori Barrie
Before and After School Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 205

Valley View CUSD 365U
Kassandra Lepe
Childcare Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 211

Galowich Family YMCA

Elementary Schools in Joliet, Laraway, Rockdale, and Troy Districts
Tori Dutkiewicz
Before and After Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307

Teen REACH After School Program in Joliet District 86
Darrell Collins
Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 361

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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)

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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
Galowich Family YMCA
Phone: (815) 782-0806
Email: [email protected]

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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
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