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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Before & After School - Full Time Youth Enrichment Instructor
Naperville, Illinois
Description Spark Growth and Adventure in Every Child - the Safe 'N Sound YMCA Before & After School program is now hiring Full- time Youth Enrichment Instructors in locations throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora! At the Y, we cr...
3h
Job Type | Full Time |

Inclusion Aide - Safe N' Sound YMCA Before & After School Programs
Naperville, Illinois
Description Safe 'N Sound YMCA is hiring an Inclusion Aides for the Before & After School program at locations throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora for the 2025-2026 school year! Salary range of $17.90-$18.45 per hour, Monday-Fri...
3h
Job Type | Part Time |

Before & After-School Full-Time Site Team Lead
Naperville, Illinois
Description Full-Time Site Team Lead Opportunities with the Safe 'N Sound YMCA Before & After School program at locations throughout Naperville, Aurora, and North Aurora! Pay range is $18.45-$19.05 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule with shif...
3h
Job Type | Full Time |

Chicago, Illinois
Description Lake View YMCA is hiring a Community Concierge team member who want to turn their passion for customer service into a career. The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to creating long-lasting positive change, whether it's t...
3h
Job Type | Part Time |

Before & After-School Part-Time Site Team Lead
Naperville, Illinois
Description Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a Site Team Lead! Pay range is $18.45-$19.05 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule with shifts 6:15-9am and/or 2:15-6pm, and opportunities to grow within the organization As a Site Tea...
9h
Job Type | Part Time |

Before & After School - Youth Enrichment Instructor
Naperville, Illinois
Description Lead, Inspire, Grow: Shape the Future with Us as a Site Team Lead! Youth Enrichment Instructors will assist in providing child-centered environments that promote learning, character development, positive & nurturing relationship...
9h
Job Type | Part Time |

Summer Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructors
Ingleside, Illinois
Description Adventure Awaits: Teach, Inspire, and Lead Outdoors - YMCA Camp Duncan in Volo, IL is now hiring Outdoor Education Instructors for the Summer season! The Outdoor Education staff will facilitate program areas and teach outdoor ed...
15h
Job Type | Temporary |

Early Learning Teacher Assistant
Naperville, Illinois
Description Nurturing Young Minds: Join Us as a part-time Teacher Assistant at Fry Family YMCA to Inspire and Support Early Learners! The Teacher Assistant in collaboration with the Lead Teacher provides support in effective instructional s...
15h
Job Type | Part Time |

Summer Outdoor Education Hourly Instructor
Ingleside, Illinois
Description Adventure Awaits: Teach, Inspire, and Lead Outdoors - YMCA Camp Duncan in Volo, IL is now hiring Outdoor Education Instructors for the Summer season! If you are looking for a fun and exciting experience, YMCA Camp Duncan is the ...
15h
Job Type | Part Time |

Swim Instructor - Fry Family YMCA
Naperville, Illinois
Description Dive Into a Job You'll Love! Fry Family YMCA is now hiring part-time Swim Instructors! Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can stay active, make a difference, and enjoy great perks? Join our team as a Swim Instructor and b...
15h
Job Type | Part Time |