employment opportunities

Summer 2025 Day camp openings

Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025

 The Mexico Area Family YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and energetic staff to join our 2025 Summer Day Camp Team! If you love working with kids and want to help them make memories that last a lifetime, this is the perfect summer job for you!

Day Camp Counselors

Pay: Minimum Wage

• Monday–Friday, June 30 – August 8
• Morning Shift: 6:45 AM – 12:15 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Openings for K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th/5th grade (One morning & one afternoon counselor per grade)

Food Program Coordinator

Pay: Minimum Wage

• Responsible for preparing, serving, and organizing meals for day camp participants and local youth in need
• Includes lunch, breakfast prep, and snack organization

Important Dates:

• Applications accepted until April 30th
• Interviews will take place in early May
• Mandatory training will be held in June

If you're passionate about working with kids and ready for a fun and rewarding summer, apply today!

Stop by the Mexico Area YMCA for an application! If you have any questions please email samantha.wilson@mexicoymca.org

internships available

Sport Management & Youth Development/Education Programs

The Mexico Area Family YMCA is accepting applications for internships in both sport management and youth development fields. The candidate should be currently working toward a degree within the field of parks and recreation, education or a closely related area of study. This internship provides a comprehensive experience of recreation operations including administration, programming, employee management, community and aquatic center management, day camps, special events, budgeting, leadership, marketing and daily operations.

Internship Summary:

Gain public service and non-profit experience for an entry-level position in the recreation industry while performing duties of YMCA and Parks & Recreation professionals.

Work in a great team atmosphere with kind people that are eager to help you learn and grow for up to 12 weeks (480 hours) and $13.75/hour

Preferred Qualifications:

The Intern should possess excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with and without direct supervision, have excellent communication skills, functional computer skills and the ability to multitask, provide assistance to member’s requests along with inquiries about programs, operations and policies as well as perform various administrative duties as directed by staff.

• Internship eligible for course credit through your degree program.
• Must be able to commit to at least 20-40 hours per week.
• Hours will vary between nights, weekends, and regular office hours.
• A weekly schedule will be determined between the student and supervisor.
• The desired candidate will utilize this internship opportunity for college credit.

Internship Responsibilities:

The focus of the program is to provide experience in all areas of recreation and facility management. The intern will experience the areas of sports programming, food program prep, fitness, marketing, day camp, aquatics, child watch, special events, and park management.

How to Obtain an Internship:

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for an interview.

Please submit documents to Seth Cooke at seth.cooke@mexicoymca.org.

We are always accepting applications!

Interested in volunteering?  The Mexico Area Family YMCA has a variety of needs!  Volunteering may lead to a discount of your membership fee. Volunteer today!

Current Openings

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all staff members and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age or other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all facets of employment, pre-employment and the terms and conditions of employment, as well as discharge from employment. The Y operates in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies or agencies.



AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The YMCA’s policy and practice is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons with disabilities. The YMCA is committed to ensuring non-discrimination in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to all staff members and applicants, including work site accessibility, as long as the accommodation doesn’t cause undue hardship to the YMCA.