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.
Search among YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago jobs
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Chicagoability Youth Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Description The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Chicagobility program aims to fund organizations with proven experience in project-based learning, workforce development, civic engagement, and youth training for Chicagoans a...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Seasonal Live-On Maintenance Assistant
Ingleside, Illinois
Description Your Skills Can Make a Difference: Join Our Maintenance Team at YMCA Camp Duncan in Volo, IL! YMCA Camp Duncan is hiring a live-on, seasonal Maintenance Assistant to perform general maintenance to keep all facilities, grounds an...
1d
Job Type | Temporary |

Chicago, Illinois
Description Inspire, Lead, and Energize: Join Us as a YMCA Sports Instructor at Kelly Hall YMCA! The Sports Instructor will provide leadership to different age groups all while promoting a high-energy, fun and positive environment for progr...
3d
Job Type | Part Time |

Palatine, Illinois
Description The Buehler YMCA is hiring a full-time Early Learning Lead Teacher willing to work with children ages 2-5 years old in Palatine, IL. Our early learning teachers create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, charact...
3d
Job Type | Full Time |

Chicago, Illinois
Description Make a Difference in Your Community - Summer Inclusion Specialist Opportunity! Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of youth and families in your community. Discover more than a jo...
4d
Job Type | Part Time |

Art & Science Summer Day Camp Unit Leader - 2025
Elmhurst, Illinois
Description Lead the Adventure, Inspire the Future: Be a Summer Day Camp Unit Leader with Elmhurst YMCA! At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking par...
4d
Job Type | Part Time |

Summer Lifeguards - YMCA Camp Duncan
Ingleside, Illinois
Description Dive Into a Job You'll Love - YMCA Camp Duncan is now hiring part-time Lifeguards for the Summer! Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can stay active, make a difference, and enjoy great perks? Join our team as a Lifeguard ...
7d
Job Type | Part Time |

Lake Zurich, Illinois
Description Shape Lives, Build Community: Join the Foglia YMCA as a Group Exercise Instructor! The Foglia YMCA is looking for experienced, certified Group Exercise Instructors for the following weekday morning classes (some are for subs): L...
7d
Job Type | Part Time |

Elmhurst, Illinois
Description Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Childcare Attendant Opportunity at Elmhurst 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 $16.2...
7d
Job Type | Part Time |

Chicago, Illinois
Description The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring full-time Pre-K Assistant Teachers for our Head Start program. The Pre-K Assistant Teacher works cooperatively to with both classroom teachers to ensure prompt and responsive care to ea...
9d
Job Type | Full Time |