YMCA of Barry County

Employment

Learn, Grow & Thrive with a Job at the Y

Imagine going to work each day, knowing that your efforts have a positive impact on the lives of people in your community. When you work at the Y, you will find more than just a job—you will embark on a career with promising opportunities that allow you to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Staff members of all ages and diverse backgrounds take personal satisfaction in nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving health and well-being, and providing support to their neighbors.

Make a Difference

Click APPLY on any of the jobs below to complete the YMCA application. Make a difference in YOUR LIFE and our community. If you are unsure about how to complete the staff application, please call 269-945-4574.

Employment Opportunities

TEENS MUST CREATE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT WITH A UNIQUE EMAIL IN OUR STAFF/VOLUNTEER PORTAL. PARENTS CANNOT LOGIN UNDER THEIR ACCOUNT.

Additionally, adults, please DO NOT change your information as the household adult to your child’s name/information.

Y Time Lead GSRP Preschool Teacher

Fun, energetic, caring individuals for child care positions. Preschool age 4-5 years old, located at the YMCA of Barry County on 2350 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Program hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Wage is negotiable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Build strong relationships with families and children. Follow all procedures, policies, and licensing standards. Provide a classroom environment that encourages the participation of all children. Plan parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress. Create and carry out weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child’s development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Lead Teachers must meet the GSRP qualifications upon hire. A Lead Teacher will be considered credentialed for the position with any of the following:
  • A valid Michigan teaching certificate and an Early Childhood Education (ZA) or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement, Birth-K, or PK-3 endorsement; or
  • A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching. The transcript will document a major, rather than a minor, in child development or early childhood education: or 
  • A Bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching with a valid Preschool CDA; or For Montessori only: A bachelor’s degree in any subject and completed training through a Montessori Primary (age 3-6) certification program affiliated with the Montessori accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), the Association Montessori International (AMI), or the American Montessori Society (AMS)
  • Completion of: Required trainings, such as Child Abuse Prevention and others; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; and complete a drug test.
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards, pass the criminal history background and fingerprinting process and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
  • Questions please contact Shay at: shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
Apply

Y Time GSRP Associate Preschool Teacher

Fun, energetic, and caring individuals for childcare positions. Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.

Preschool for ages 4-5 years old, located at the YMCA, 2350 Iroquois Trail.

Position Requirements:

  • An associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or
    • CDA or Early Childhood Degree preferred
  • A valid Center-based Birth to Five CDA credential; or
  • A valid Center-based Preschool CDA credential; or
  • An existing 120 Hour approval
  • Willing to have background check and finger printing
  • Starting wage $13.75 an hour

Contact Shay Payne via email: Shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Apply

Preschool Teacher

Fun, energetic, and caring individuals for childcare positions. Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.

Preschool for ages 2.5-5 years old, located at the YMCA, 2350 Iroquois Trail.

  • Hours Vary: Mon-Fri, 6:30 am-6:00 pm

Position Requirements:

  • At least 1 year of experience in child care or related field
  • Must be at least 17-18 to apply
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Willing to have background check and finger printing
  • Starting wage $13.75 an hour

Contact Shay Payne via email: Shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Apply

Soccer Officials

Helps officiate and facilitate soccer games at fields in Hastings for YMCA youth soccer.

  • Enjoys working and teaching youth
  • Officiate youth soccer games
  • Grades YK-6th Spring season
  • March-May; 2-4 nights a week
  • Knowledge of soccer rules
  • Enforce fair play
  • Maintain a safe and fun environment
Apply

Y On The Fly (YOTF) Staff

Y on the Fly, (YOTF) is a mobile YMCA that provides programming experiences directly to our neighborhoods in Barry County. The YOTF program operates year-round and is known for FOOD, FUN, and FITNESS. 

Essential Functions:

  • Display leadership
  • Participate in a variety of fun games and physical activities
  • Maintain a safe playing environment
  • Communicate effectively
  • Be positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
  • Monitor and address challenging behaviors

Program Details:

  • School Year: Monday – Thursday, 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
  • MUST be 16 years or older
  • Contact Gina at: gina@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
Apply

Outreach & Recreation Coordinator

A Job that Impacts your Community

  • Interested in helping youth reach their potential?
  • Interested in helping youth be active, moving, and healthy?
  • Interested in helping strengthen the community where they live and play?

This 18+ individual (w/ a driver’s license) would oversee a variety of youth sports and community programs. Hours: 2:30 pm-7:30pm, Monday-Thursday, $18 per hour.

Youth Sports: basketball, soccer, t-ball, coach pitch, tennis, and tiny tots

Community Programs: Y on the Fly, B. Bus Mobile Library, Summer Playground

Essential Functions: (for sports and community programs)

  • Support volunteer coaches, athletes, families, and officials
  • Monitor practices and games according to the rules and guidelines 
  • Participate in a variety of fun games and physical activities
  • Maintain a safe playing environment
  • Be positive, enthusiastic, active, and engaging with the youth
  • Make sound decisions
  • Display leadership skills
  • Communicate effectively
  • Help develop new sports/programs
Apply

Under 18 Work Permits REQUIRED

Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA)

Public Act 90 of 1978, the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA), as amended, defines a minor as someone who is less than 18 years of age, including but not limited to employees, volunteers, independent contractors and performing artists.

Minors under 18 years of age must obtain a work permit or a written agreement or contract entered into between the employer and the governing school district, public school academy, or nonpublic school before starting work. Work permits can be obtained from the state of Michigan school issuing officer (the chief administrator of a school district, intermediate school district, etc.) the minor attends or the school district where the minor will be employed. If the minor changes jobs, a new work permit is required for the new employer. A work permit may be revoked for poor academic performance. A work permit is required even if the minor is home/cyber/virtual/online schooled, does not attend school, or out-of-state resident.

Work permits are no longer available for bulk purchase from Michigan Center for Career & Technical Education; work permits are available for printing or download below. Note: the printing on colored paper has been repealed, work permits must be printed, front and back, to be valid.  

When both federal and state laws apply the more stringent standard must be observed.