YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago


The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the leader in accessible, inclusive programming for more than 300,000 individuals each year, strengthening community by connecting all people to their purpose, potential, and each other. The YMCA of Metro Chicago is evolving to become a 21st-century social enterprise for the region, through an association of 14 centers, 5 overnight camps, and 100 extension sites throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. Learn more about the Y's locations and programming at ymcachicago.org.
What We Do
The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation's health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
How We Do It
There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. That's because, in neighborhoods across Chicagoland, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change.
- The Y is community centered. For more than 150 years, we've been listening and responding to our communities.
- The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
- The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
- The Y mobilizes local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change
Our Core Values
Caring: to demonstrate a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Related values: compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness.
Honesty: to tell the truth, to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with my stated positions and beliefs. Related values: integrity and fairness.
Respect: to treat others as I would want them to treat me, to value the worth of every person, including myself. Related values: acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.
Responsibility: to do what is right--what I ought to do, to be accountable for my choices of behavior and actions and my promises. Related values: commitment, courage, good health, service and citizenship.
Our Impact
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Our Cause
We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors throughout Chicagoland to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
The Y is for...
Youth Development
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
Healthy Living
Improving the nation's health and well-being.
Social Responsibility
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
Our Mission
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, and fitness and healthy living.
Our mission reflects the far-reaching impact of our programs and services in building stronger and healthier communities. We envisioned more vibrant and compassionate neighborhoods where the Y is seen as an essential leader in making our city a world-class place to live and raise a family.
The YMCA of Metro Chicago serves more than 200,000 individuals in 29 member and program centers, five resident camps, and dozens of partner sites across seven counties. We also reshaped the focus of our programs and services and established a Learning & Evaluation department to advance four key mission anchors: academic readiness, character development, violence prevention and fitness and healthy living.
Your partnership makes all this and so much more possible. We hope you enjoy reading about the difference your support is making in the lives of children, individuals and families in the community. When you join the Y, you become part of something big.
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Elmhurst, Illinois
Description Shape Lives, Build Community: Join the Elmhurst YMCA as a Group Exercise Instructor! As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness an...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Parent and Tot Group Class Instructor
Chicago, Illinois
Description Inspire Growth, Foster Connections: Lead the Way as a Parent and Tot Class Instructor! Parent and Tot Class Instructors will lead and facilitate interactive classes designed for caregivers and their young children (ages 2-5). Th...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Chicago, Illinois
Description Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future: Join the YMCA as a Site Team Lead at Mosaic School of Fine Arts! Pay range starts at $18.45 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities to grow within the organization Location: Mosai...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Crystal Lake, Illinois
Description Inspire Fitness, Inspire Change: Join Our Team - Sage YMCA is now hiring a Personal Trainer! We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Personal Trainers to join the YMCA team. This position is great for candidates...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Crystal Lake, Illinois
Description Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Sage YMCA! The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA. Salary range starts at $16.20 pe...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Palatine, Illinois
Description Deliver Exceptional Service: Be the Face of Our Community - Buehler YMCA is hiring a Community Concierge team who want to turn their passion for customer service into a career! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to cr...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Palatine, Illinois
Description Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Buehler YMCA! The Childcare Attendant attends to children 6 weeks to 8 years old in the drop-in childcare at the YMCA. Salary range starts at $16.20...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Early Learning PEL Lead Teacher
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Description Nurturing Young Minds: Lead with Care, Inspire with Excellence - Sage YMCA is hiring a full-time Early Learning PEL Lead Teacher! The Preschool for All Expansion Lead Teacher serves as one of two primary teachers for an assigned...
5h
Job Type | Full Time |

Inclusion Aide - Before & After School Programs
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Description Empower, Support, and Inspire: Be an Inclusion Aide at the YMCA for the Before & After School program! Salary range of $17.90-$18.45 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule Location: Hilltop Elementary School - 2615 W Lincoln Rd., McHe...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |

Chicago, Illinois
Description Inspire Creativity and Innovation: Join the YMCA as an Art & Tech Instructor with our STEAM Programs! The Art & Tech Instructor will conduct Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) specialty program activities and i...
5h
Job Type | Part Time |