What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Become a YMCA Member: Pay $0 ‘til October!

You already belong, you just have to join. Join the West Suburban YMCA anytime in September and you’ll get the month free (excludes Youth Memberships and Group Memberships).

The West Suburban YMCA is Hiring

Full Time and Part Time Job Opportunities

Discover a great place to work! Do meaningful work and be part of a welcoming and inclusive team at the Y. The West Suburban YMCA is currently seeking applicants for several roles within the Membership, Fitness, Aquatics, Child Care, and Sports Departments. Open positions include:

  • Afterschool Program Group Leaders
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Swim Instructors
  • Lifeguards
  • Personal Trainers
  • Member Service Representatives
  • Birthday Party Coordinator
  • And more!

All employees receive a free membership to the Y, discounts on Y programs, childcare, and camps, ongoing professional development, and other benefits. To view all open positions and apply online, visit www.wsymca.org/careers.

Group Exercise Classes – Free for Members

Indoors, Outdoor, or Virtual Classes

The West Suburban YMCA has a diverse schedule of group exercise classes to meet your fitness needs! We have a variety of indoor, outdoor, and virtual classes including outdoor spin, outdoor bootcamp, yoga, Zumba, pilates, and more. New classes are being added each month! Face masks are optional for outdoor classes, provided safe distancing is in place. Face masks are required for indoor classes. View the schedule: www.wsymca.org/schedules.

Sign Up for YBA – YMCA Youth Basketball League

Registration opens October 1st

Ages 4-12, Kids of all genders welcome!

YBA (Youth Basketball Association) is a fun league for kids ages 4-12 to learn and play basketball. Leagues are separated by age groups, and teams practice for the first thirty minutes of the session to improve skills and play a game for the second thirty minutes to utilize skill and teamwork. Our YBA league will be modified to comply with all CDC, state, and local youth sports guidelines. Register beginning October 1. Season starts Saturday, November 20. Parent volunteer coaches are highly encouraged! Contact Josh Downes at joshuad@wsymca.org for more information or to register.

Annual Fall Festival – Free Family Event

Saturday, October 16 from 2:00-4:00pm

Celebrate fall at the Y as we host our annual free family festival. Wear your costume and join us for a jam-packed afternoon of Halloween-themed activities, games, crafts and entertainment. Cider and snacks will be provided! This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend! Please noteAs much as we love your four-legged friends, pets are not allowed on our track and field. Please plan to leave your dogs at home.

Support the YMCA at the Spooky Soiree

Saturday, October 30 from 5:30-8:30pm

Join us for a Halloween-themed cocktail party with games, raffles, and spooky fun, with all proceeds supporting the Y’s financial aid program. We will transform our outdoor tented area into a beautiful party space that will allow us to gather safely to celebrate the West Suburban YMCA. The night will feature fantastic hors d’oeuvres and dessert provided by Above and Beyond Catering, surprising signature cocktails, and many more scary delights! Costumes and festive attire are encouraged but not mandatory. For more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrea Newman atandrean@wsymca.org.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs

The West Suburban YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization and it is our mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.