Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. The Y offers a values-centered work environment and benefits that include a free YMCA membership, free babysitting, program discounts and much more. 

No matter your stage in life, the Y has an opportunity for you.

Ages 15 – 18 years old? Great first job! College or Post-College Students? Flexible schedule and career options! Life-Long Career? Begin your career as a Program Director and Grow to Executive Director or CEO!  Career opportunities also available in Marketing, Finance, HR, Program and Membership Development. Returning to the workforce?  The Y is a great place to re-start. Retired? Working for the Y gives you long-lasting community connections.

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Benefits for Part-Time Employees

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Free family memberships
  • Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
  • Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
  • 12% employer contribution to retirement savings and optional 403B retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid training!

Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Employee Medical Benefits on select plans, with Minimal Cost Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Higher percentage discounts on YMCA programs including childcare and camp.
  • NEW: We’ve partnered with HUSK Nutrition to offer customized, one-on-one nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietician. Covered by most health insurance plans! Learn more.

Additional YMCA Employee Benefits

Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement Program

Did you know that if you're an employee of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine you receive tuition discounts AND you can apply for tuition reimbursement?  

YGBW Staff Tuition Benefits

Please contact  YMCA Benefits  to learn more.

Retirement Account 403(b)

As early as your first day of employment, you can begin to save for retirement in a tax-deferred 403(b) Smart Account in the Savings Plan.  You can also roll over money from eligible employer pension plans or certain IRAs to a Rollover Account.

Career Development

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers a wide variety of training and leadership development opportunities in addition to nationwide YMCA training opportunities. 

Employee Assistant Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a professional counseling and referral service designed to help employees with personal, family and job issues. The EAP is free, voluntary and strictly confidential.

Employee Referral Program

Refer a friend to work for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine and receive up to $300 per referral.

Employee Resource Groups

The Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee networks that offer community, camaraderie and connections to the Association, giving employees a sense of belonging. These networks emphasize the goal of employees coming together to increase their professional and social networks in an effort to strengthen professional development and business savvy.

Wellness Programs

The YMCA offers employees the opportunity to participate and benefit from many wellness programs and initiatives that help build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

We’ve partnered with HUSK Nutrition to offer customized, one-on-one nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietician. Covered by most health insurance plans! Learn more.

Other Reasons to Work at the Y

Exciting Atmosphere: As a Y associate, you can count on new and exciting challenges every day. With a variety 
of creative, educational and fun activities, you will see individuals grow, become healthier and reach their potential.

Variety of Opportunities: Y employment opportunities include seasonal, part-time, and full-time 
positions each featuring growth opportunities and coworkers that will quickly feel like family. 

Flexible Work Schedules: Schedules are flexible and meet the needs of those desiring full-time 
or part-time work. Our schedules include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.

The Y Invests in You:  The Y is dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals and 
realize your leadership potential in a wide array of positions that support youth development, 
healthy living, social responsibility and operational excellence. Leadership development programs, 
coaching and mentoring will help you discover a satisfying, lifelong career helping others.

Great Benefits: Y associate benefits include free Y membership, program fee discounts and more. 
 
Make a Difference: Help move people forward and build a stronger community through delivering the
benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all who seek it.
 
Global Organization: The Y serves more than 45 million people in 119 countries. Ys across the U.S. 
play an integral role in strengthening the leadership and youth programs of the Y around the world.