Our Y Stories

Whether you are looking for a great part-time job or career as a professional lifeguard, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Lifeguard program is the place to begin! You'll learn the skills you need for lifeguarding through classroom activities, group discussions, online e-learning, and hands-on practice.

Do you want to lose weight, keep it off and increase your physical activity? Let’s face it: we’d all do it if change were easy. You’ve spent years developing habits you can’t expect to change overnight. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program gives you the skills you need and the support you deserve to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes.

In August, when a major storm swept through our region, leaving thousands without power for up to a week, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland was ready to support our community in a time of need.

Please spread the word! The Y has excellent part-time, flexible positions in our School Age Child Care, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor programs available right now.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Y-Club, formerly known as Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), and Preschool programs deliver Y-quality care and youth development. We strongly encourage anyone interested in these services for the next school year to register as soon as possible while spaces remain.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance that highlights the importance of staying up to date with recommended vaccines throughout your life. As a community-serving organization, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland wants to remind you of the vital role routine vaccinations play in protecting your health and the health of those around you.