Employment at the Y

The YMCA of Waycross offers both full-time and part-time career opportunities in a variety of areas. Imagine the excitement of working for a historic YMCA, like the  Y, with over 100 years of service to the Waycross Community and Southeast Georgia. Gaining employment by a YMCA translates to working for one of the most respected human services organizations in the world – a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.

The goal of the YMCA of Waycross is to provide affordable programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening and the health and well-being for all. We are continually looking for talented, enthusiastic people with a passion for helping others and the desire to make a difference.

All YMCA of Waycross employees should be prepared to pass a drug screening and criminal background test prior to gaining employment.

Download an Employment Application Here.

Available Positions

AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR – Must be 18 and graduated from high school. Responsibilities – Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children by providing close supervision during activities.  Supervise, participate and administer recreational and enrichment activities for children.  Please email Jeana Griffin – [email protected] – Starts at $10/hour

WELLNESS ATTENDANT – Must be at least 18 years old. Responsibilities – Member relations, member check-in, basic computer skills , fitness knowledge.  Please email Phillip Jordan – [email protected]

SUMMER DAYCAMP COUNSELOR – Must be 18 and graduated from high school. Responsibilities – Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children by providing close supervision during activities.  Supervise, participate and administer recreational and enrichment activities for children.  Please email Jeana Griffin – [email protected]  Starts at $10/hour

PRESCHOOL TEACHER – Starts at $12/hour – Please email Kayley Hodges – [email protected]

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT- Must be 18 and graduated from high school. Responsibilities – Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children by providing close supervision during activities.  Supervise, participate and administer recreational and enrichment activities for children.  Please email Kayley Hodges – [email protected]  Starts at $10/hour