Work with us! We seek people who are interested in people and want to make a difference. At the YMCA, we get the job done through professional staff members who are carefully selected for their interests, experiences and enthusiasm.

The YMCA is more than a job; it's a career! The Y has a wide - reaching system of training and development opportunities. With 150 years of experience, the YMCA knows that its mission is achieved one person at a time - carried out in the hearts and hands of each caring and skillful staff member
To apply for a job, an application is required and a resume is preferable. Applications may be obtained at the front desk of the YMCA at 2600 Grand in Carthage or by clicking on the link below.

Printable Employment Application

If you are selected for an interview we will contact you, otherwise your application will be kept on file for 90 days. For additional employment information please call (417)-358-1070.

We are seeking good people for the following part-time positions:

KIDZ-IN-MOTION (KIM) AFTER SCHOOL STAFF
Applicants must enjoy working with children, possess a good work ethic and positive attitude, be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass a background check and physical exam.

SWIM INSTRUCTORS AND LIFEGUARDS
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Certifications from either YMCA or Red Cross required. If interested, complete job application and return it to the Programs and Aquatics Director, Fair Acres Family YMCA, 2600 Grand Avenue, Carthage, MO. Or call 417-358-1070. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Volunteers are at the heart of the YMCA and that is why the YMCA is at the heart of the community. When you are a volunteer at the YMCA, you are part of a not-for-profit organization with a vision of building Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities.Your time and talent will translate into helping a child, mentoring a teen or providing support for families. You can help create a safe, healthy and caring environment that will nurture people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to become successful members of our community. To help you choose an area in which you would be interested; the YMCA has established four categories of volunteers:

1. Program volunteers - help to lead programs as an instructor, coach, assistant coach.
2. Support volunteers - work in the office, front desk or around the grounds.
3. Fundraising volunteers - raise funds through our campaigns (annual, capital, special or sustaining); work on endowment development; or work at or run special events.
4. Policy volunteers - serve on the board of directors, on a committee or a task force.

Volunteers are essential to the YMCA. If you would like to volunteer, contact the YMCA at (417) 358-1070.