Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Job at the Y
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the 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. In more than 10,000 communities nationwide, Y staff members of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.
Employment Opportunities
TEENS MUST CREATE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT WITH A UNIQUE EMAIL IN OUR STAFF/VOLUINTEER 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 On The Fly “Food, Fun and Fitness”-ONE POSITION OPEN – MUST BE 18 AND ABLE TO DRIVE VAN
- Mobile program that takes place outside in specific neighborhoods
- SCHOOL YEAR: Monday-Friday 3:30-6:30 pm. Flexible schedule
- SUMMER: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Flexible schedule
- Contact Gina McMahon via email or 269-945-4574
- Y Time School Age Child Care Staff
- Must be 18 years old or older
- At Church of the Nazarene in Hastings
- Before and After school opportunities
- Contact Marci McCoy via email
- Y Time Preschool Staff
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Various shifts between 6 am and 6 pm
- Contact Marci McCoy via email
- Generations full day child care staff
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Various shifts between 6 am and 6 pm
- Contact Marci McCoy via email
- Summer Camp Staff (Day and Overnight)
- Must be 18 years old or older by May 30th of the summer you are applying to work (16+ years where noted)
- Learn more details on each position- click here
- Contact Megan Muma via email or call 269-945-4574
- Summer Kitchen Staff
- Lead Kitchen Staff: Responsible for all food production and kitchen management. You, along with a small staff, will cover all aspects of food prep, food service, and cleaning. Reports to the Kitchen Manager.
- General Kitchen Staff: Under the direction of the Lead Kitchen Staff, will cover all aspects of food prep, food service, and cleaning.
- ONLY Evening Shifts available
- Contact Allison Hinton via email or 269-945-4574
- B. Bus Mobile Library
- SCHOOL YEAR: In conjunction with our YOTF program, the B. Bus will hit the road twice a week. Work is Tuesday and Thursday, 3:15-5:30 pm
- SUMMER: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
- 1 PART TIME POSITION LEFT OPEN (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK)
- BUS DRIVER MUST HAVE CDL with air brakes-SUMMER POSITION FILLED
- Contact Allison Hinton via email or 269-945-4574
- Summer Playground Counselor-SUMMER POSITION FILLED
Come play with us this summer! The CATCH program (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) gets youth outside, active, learning and growing. The position involves participating in physical activities, teaching healthy habits that last a lifetime, monitoring and addressing behaviors, and nurturing youth to their fullest potential. CATCH staff need to be positive, energetic, caring and dependable.- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:00pm at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings.
- Must be 16 years or older
- Contact Gina McMahon via email or 269-945-4574
- SPROUTS Nature Based Program Staff-POSITION FILLED
- Must be 17 years old or older
- Responsible for various daily needs of nature-based learning program for 3-5 year olds. You will work both indoors & outdoors with youth, assist with cleaning, setting up activities, and organizing supplies.
- Contact Megan Muma via email or call 269-945-4574
- Sports Field Manager-POSITION FILLED
The position involves maintaining a safe playing environment for youth. Be positive, enthusiastic, highly visible and interactive with parents, coaches, players and officials. Monitor practices and games according to the rules and guidelines, and ensure all officials are present, as scheduled.- Must be 17 years or older
- Evenings, Monday-Thursday (varies)
- Field locations are in Hastings
- Contact Gina McMahon via email or 269-945-4574
Teen Summer Outreach Internship
The YMCA of Barry County Teen Summer Outreach Internship is an opportunity to receive marketable job skills.
- Paid Internship
- Three week commitment, 4-5 days per week, which includes working one week at each of our outreach locations:
- B. Bus Mobile Library
- Y On The Fly
- CATCH Summer Playground
- Optional fourth week working in the camp kitchen
- If the teen does a great job AND we have openings, we may ask the teen to work more weeks.
- Daily hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (may vary daily depending on route/schedule).
- 15+ years old
TEENS MUST CREATE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT WITH A UNIQUE EMAIL IN OUR STAFF/VOLUINTEER 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.
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.
