Jobs
A Job Where You Can Grow | Work at the Y!
The Summit Area YMCA is now hiring for a variety of positions including lifeguards, swim instructors, afterschool staff and more!

Listed as One of the 10 Best Nonprofits To Work For In 2017 according to Forbes, working at the Y is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the people around you. Whether you’re at the front desk or in the pool, each and every day of work will positively affect the lives of people in your community.|
“When I applied for a summer job at the Y, I learned how much they could work with my school schedule. During my three years at the Y I really started to understand how much they do for our community. It’s not even a job anymore, it’s a passion. It’s helped me be a better person.” – Anthony, YMCA Employee
At the Summit YMCA we are in immediate need for part-time lifeguards and swim instructors. If you’re 15 or older with a lifeguard certification and looking for part-time work, you’ve come to the right place. The Summit YMCA offers a flexible schedule and competitive compensation. Benefits include a free YMCA membership!
“I grew as a young leader. The skills that the Y teaches will stay with me forever, no matter what I choose to do in the future. Working at the Y is like being part of a family.” -- Aaliah,YMCA Lifeguard
If you’re 15 or older with a lifeguard certification and looking for part-time work, you’ve come to the right place. The Summit YMCA offers a flexible schedule and competitive compensation.
See Life Guard Position for full details.
Not a swimmer? There’s also many full and part-time positions at the Summit and Berkeley Heights branches that need to be filled as soon as possible including:
After School Staff
Fitness Instructors
Birthday Party Staff
Member Services
Teachers and more…
For a full list of our positions, visit https://www.thesay.org/Employment
The Summit Area YMCA is a leading non-profit provider of wellness, aquatics, child care and camp services in the seven communities we serve. We are committed to creating a culture in which diversity and inclusion are integral to everyday operations. The Y is made up of people from all walks of life who are joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Your job is so much more than a paycheck; it's a place you go to improve your skill set, contribute to the greater good, and collaborate with other awesome people. – monster.com
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About the Summit Area YMCA
The Summit Area YMCA is one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations. Founded in 1886, the Summit Area YMCA has a history steeped in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Each year, we serve more than 10,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the communities of Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Millburn, Springfield, Short Hills, Summit, Gillette, and Stirling. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those with demonstrated need.