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If you’re the kind of person that puts people first,
leads by example, “and holds the YMCA’s values of
being caring, respectful, honest, inclusive and
responsible – you’re a lot like us, and we’d
love to meet you.

Why the YMCA?

There are a lot of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. Not only will you have the chance to help children, youth and adults of all ages reach their true potential, you’ll be making huge difference in your community. 

Career Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities

Achieve your personal and career goals at the Y!

  • Comprehensive Group Benefits with employer cost-sharing, and a Pension Program with contribution matching
  • Work-life balance and a family-friendly environment
  • Discounted Childcare and Summer Camp programs
  • Free YMCA Membership
  • Lifelong learning including training and leadership opportunities to support your growth
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all of our employment practices so you can be your authentic self at work

Current Job openings:

Job Title: Part-Time YMCA BAP Leader
Location: Multiple Locations across the SSRCE
Role: 

  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Plan and implement activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment.
  • Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
  • Provide guidance to children on appropriate behaviour.
  • Provide age-appropriate education and activities.

Part-Time Position:
approx. 4 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

Interested applicants contact the YMCA SWNS BAP Coordinator 

Job Title: Casual/On-Call YMCA BAP Leader
Location: Multiple Locations across the SSRCE
Role: 

  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Plan and implement activities that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Maintain a clean and organized environment.
  • Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
  • Provide guidance to children on appropriate behaviour.
  • Provide age-appropriate education and activities.

Casual/On-Call Position: when needed (cover illnesses, appointments, call-ins, etc.)

Interested applicants contact the YMCA SWNS BAP Coordinator 

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Position: Y Home Delivery Drivers
Location: Lunenburg County YMCA
Role: Help us bring a grocery delivery service to our residents of Lunenburg County. Y Home Delivery is a free delivery service for seniors, 55+, with mobility issues and vulnerable adults.   

Interested applicants email Centre Manager Samantha Green

Position: YMCA Southwest Nova Scotia Board of Director
Role: The YMCA of SWNS is governed by the Board of Directors. As a volunteer, you would guide the Board’s strategy and proper governance of the YMCA. The YMCA is an inclusive organization that strives to create meaningful spaces and opportunities for diverse perspectives to shape our organization at the leadership level, among staff and volunteers, and across programs environments, to the collective benefit of our participants, donors & community at large.

Interested applicants can apply by emailing YMCA of SWNS CEO Yvonne Smith.

YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre

Discover numerous employment prospects and career services at the “YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre.” Our team collaborates with job seekers in local settings, providing support in the fields of job search, personal development, and community involvement.

Child Safeguarding Information

For Child Safeguarding, everyone entering our YMCA must scan their membership card at the welcome desk, or sign in with our welcome desk team with a Government-issued photo ID.

Sign-in/out policy:

  • At the beginning of the program, participants must check in with an adult (16 yrs+).
  • At the end of the program, participants must checked out by the same adult.

Admission Policy

  • 11 years and up can access the facility without adult supervision.
  • 5 – 10 years can access the NSCC gymnasium with an adult/guardian present at all times (adult/guardian must be at least 16 years of age).
  • 11 years and up can access the cardio and strength conditioning levels without adult supervision
  • 6 months – 10 years can access the Clubhouse for the Child Mind program.