Our Cause
At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are more than a place. We’re a purpose.
Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to:
- Strengthen communities and change lives
- Empower youth, improve health and well-being
- Inspire action in your community
- Work with diverse leaders
- Find your purpose
Benefits of Working with the Y
We invest in you. The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is dedicated to helping our team members reach their personal and professional goals and feel valued in the work they do.
Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Starting at 15 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays per year
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and dependents
- Discounted childcare
- Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
- 10% paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA family membership and discounted program fees
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 44 locations throughout West Michigan
- Rewarding Work/Life Balance
- Robust Leadership Development and Certification program for all stages of a career rooted in the Y-USA’s Cause Driven Leadership® Competency Model
- Opportunities for advancement with immediate access to tools, resources, subject matter experts and mentors and from over 10,000 communities with YMCAs across the country (called the Y Movement) to help you reach your potential in your role or program.
Part-Time Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedules
- 10% paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA individual membership and discounted program fees
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 44 locations throughout West Michigan
- Opportunities for Advancement
Our Core Values
Caring
Show a sincere concern for others.
Honesty
Be truthful in what you say and do.
Respect
Follow the Golden Rule.
Inclusion
Include everyone.
Responsibility
Be accountable for your promises and actions.
Dino started as a YMCA volunteer, which led him to become a part time employee in the sports department. He’s grown his career from Assistant Sports Director to Sports Director. “I have never had this much fun and looked forward to coming to work every day in any other jobs I have had. I thought I could never find a place that was my dream job.”
Dino BaskovicSports Director
Marta says the best part of her day at the YMCA is the PEOPLE. Marta’s Y story started when she learned how to swim as a little girl at the YMCA. Marta’s kids learned sports at the YMCA, and benefitted from financial assistance when she first joined the Y. She first started working at the Y as a part time front desk staff working 5-10 hour a week before she was asked to become a full-time membership staff. Now Marta is managing the Lowell YMCA.
Marta RozemaMember Engagement Director
Lindsey was introduced to the YMCA through a college internship. Lindsey stayed on at the YMCA as a health and wellness specialist and basketball instructor. Lindsey worked her way up to the lead sports specialist role, and Lindsey’s current position is the Senior Program Director at the Visser Family YMCA. Lindsey says there is no other place she could work and do the exact same thing she is doing now and make the impact that she does on the community. Lindsey says she is very close with her coworkers and her peers here at the YMCA. It is like a team or family that works together. Most recently, Lindsey was awarded a 30 Under 30 recognition from YMCA of the USA.
Lindsey KarpowiczSenior Program Director
“It’s all about the hugs and the laughter and the excitement in their faces…that’s what it’s all about.” When asked what keeps her going after 30 years of service she said, “The children, the families, my co-workers – they’re awesome.”
Marilynn ValentineLead Toddler Teacher 
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