BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT!
Here at the Y, we’re focused on nurturing the potential of every child, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. By joining our team you’ll be inspired to make a difference every day… in a job that matters.

STAY & PLAY ATTENDANT
The YMCA in Ridgewood, NJ is looking for a caring, helpful, and attentive individual to join our year-round team!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Stay & Play Attendant is responsible for the safety and well-being of children whose parents/guardians are participating in Ridgewood YMCA activities. The positions serve members. The Stay & Play Attendant is responsible for assisting with developing and coordinating quality programs for children, while ensuring standards of health and safety are met.
Part-Time position, Monday – Friday: 8am-12:30pm & rotating Saturdays: 8:15am-12:30pm year-round.
Submit application to Megan Nayden at [email protected]
MARKETING INTERN
The Ridgewood YMCA is seeking a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and outinging individual to provide design, social media, and marketing support for our many in-house programs. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Marketing Intern will report to the Marketing Manager to create and implement engaging content, develop strategy, and help advance our brand.
Submit application to Sherry Danna at [email protected]
WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD
Working under the supervision of the VP of Youth Programming and Strategic Partnerships to ensure a safe and positive environment for all patrons at the Waterfront Facility. This position ensures that the patrons and programs running at the waterfront facility are kept safe and secure. Waterfront Lifeguards will have the primary responsibility of patron surveillance from appropriate lifeguard positions, enforce rules and respond to all emergencies within the park appropriately. Secondary responsibilities include daily trainings, swim tests, and maintaining swim docks in a safe and sanitary manner.
Submit application to Michael Oldham at [email protected]
LIFEGUARDS
Immediate opening for mornings, afternoons and evenings. Must have current CPR/AED/First Aid/Lifeguarding certification. Must be at least 15 years of age with proper certifications. Salary negotiable.
Looking for a seasonal position? We have summer lifeguard positions too!
*LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS offered periodically by Ridgewood Y.
Submit application to Michael Oldham at [email protected]
ADVANTAGE CARE SUPERVISOR – Camp Bernie
This position supports the work of YMCA Camp Bernie, a nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Under the overall direction of the Advantage Care Director, Site Supervisors will lead engaging academic, enrichment and recreation activities with students. Site Supervisors will provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academics, physical and social skills following the program curriculum. The Advantage Care program operates on weekdays from 7:00AM-6:00PM, in morning and afternoon shifts.
ADVANTAGE CARE TEACHER – Camp Bernie
This position supports the work of YMCA Camp Bernie, a nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Under the overall direction of the Youth Development Director, Teachers will provide remote learning assistance and homework help to students in the Advantage Care program, and will lead engaging academic, enrichment and recreation activities with groups of students. Teachers will
provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical and social skills following the program curriculum. The Advantage Care program operates on weekdays from 7:00AM-6:00PM, in two shifts.
FITNESS CENTER FLOOR STAFF
Part Time
The floor staff provides outstanding member service and helps supervise all fitness areas. The incumbent will understand all programs and services offered by the YMCA and seek to provide safe and appropriate fitness information and instruction to members.
Contact Lorna Deveaux at [email protected] to apply.
GROUP FITNESS CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Part Time
- Barre
- Yoga
- Conditioning
- HIIT
- Dance
- Boot Camp
- Cycle
Contact Lorna Deveaux at [email protected] to apply.
ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH
Part Time
The YMCA is seeking experienced and dedicated coaches to help provide leadership, instruction and motivation for the participants in our swim team program. The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, and the nation’s largest provider of swimming instruction to increase skills, safety, and confidence of swimmers both in- and out of the water. Give back to your community, help us empower our swimmers – join us!
Submit application to Meaghan Donnelly at [email protected]
SWIM INSTRUCTORS
Openings for weekday afternoons and weekends. Must be at least 16 years of age with strong swimming skills and prior experience. Competitive salary.
Submit application to Michael Oldham at [email protected]
We are an equal opportunity employer for youth development, health living and social responsibility.