Discover What Moves You While Making a Difference
Summer is almost here, which means the Y is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated team members to make our programs shine! Working at the Y is more than just a job—it’s a pathway to empowerment for both you and the kids in our community.
Are you ready to reach your potential while positively impacting your community?
If you're looking to discover a more profound sense of purpose and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the greater good in your community, then the Y is the organization for you.
Summer Camp Counselors at the Y serve as professional role models by leading by example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy behaviors, and create a positive camper experience. Jumpstart your career while you help kids have the best summer ever!
With the current lifeguard shortage across the nation, the Y is committed to maintaining an aquatic safety plan and training lifeguards with the skills to save lives. Our comprehensive course, for ages 16 and up, focuses on water rescue, safety and prepares lifeguards to anticipate and prevent dangers in and around water.
Work at the Y
Testimonials
Imagine waking up in the morning and being excited to go to work! Every day our counselors get to play games, do crafts, sing songs, dance, and be silly, but most importantly, they help kids and teens make new friends, learn new skills, and foster a long-lasting positive impact. Our Lifeguards make an impact! Lifeguards help ensure the safety of our swimmers, create a fun environment, build relationships, and use lifesaving skills you will carry with you throughout your future!
Each team member plays an essential role in making the Y a welcoming, productive, and safe place where everyone belongs.
Being a camp counselor is the best! It’s an awesome job with easy hours, you always get your weekends off; plus, you’re outside all day, you get to swim, and you’re constantly active and laughing.
— Butterfly, Camp Counselor
I like the independence that I have on my shift to learn control, how to work with coworkers, it’s a nice beginner job! Helps you learn good skills that you need and equipped your well for other places.
— Maddie, Lifeguard
There truly is no other job that beats summers at the Y.
— Zig Zag, Camp Counselor
A Day in the Life of a Camp Counselor
- Go to our hiring page
- Use the filters to search by branch/category/etc.
- Create a profile or log in with your previous profile
- Follow the instructions to apply for the position
Make sure you received a confirmation email stating you applied
Applicants can email careers@ymcacharlotte.org to follow up or for assistance with an application.
Working at the Y has excellent benefits:
- Great work environment and the opportunity to work with friends for the summer
- FREE Y membership and discounts on paid programming
- Resume-building opportunity to grow leadership skills
- FREE paid training for Basic Safety Skills: First Aid and CPR certification PLUS free lifeguard certification for those seeking aquatics positions
- Work that makes a difference
- Fun atmosphere
- Opportunities for advancement
- A referral program that pays to refer a friend to work at the Y (currently $200 per referral).
Refer a friend for a $200 bonus!
You can earn a $200 bonus for referring full-time, part-time, or seasonal team members! To qualify, refer the candidate to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s careers page to apply for an open position. The candidate must indicate “Employee Referral” in the employee referral field of the application, indicating the full name of the YMCA team member who referred them for employment.
Youth under the age of 18 who work in North Carolina must have a Youth Employment Certificate.
Click here to find out more about obtaining a valid Youth Employment Certificate.
Once you have applied, a team member will reach out directly via email, text or phone after reviewing the application. Please CHECK your email. Communication most likely will be sent through email to the email address you applied with.
Connect with us on our social pages:
Building Aquatics Leaders: Lifeguards
