News & Events

Search: in ALL Web News Sort by: Date Title

Holiday Closure

Jun 28, 2022 in Web News

July 4th Closure

We will be closed on Monday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. Have a great holiday!

2022 Pool Season

May 26, 2022 in Web News

2022 Pool Season

Odessa YMCA Pool Closure

May 23, 2022 in Web News

Pool Closure

Y Summer Camp

May 16, 2022 in Web News

Y Summer Camp

Ages 6 Years – 12 Years

Monday – Friday, 1PM – 5PM

 

$100 per week

Drop-In Rate Per Day: $25

 

Session Dates

July 11^th – 15^th

July 18^th – 22^nd

July 25^th – 29^th

 

Camp Includes: 

Swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, strategy games, team and more!

 

Scholarships available! For more information, call us at (432) 362-4301. 

 

 

 

Hygiene Closet

Apr 22, 2022 in Web News

Hygiene Closet

The Odessa Family YMCA and Superior HealthPlan are proud to announce the organizations are partnering up to open a hygiene closet for the community. Superior HealthPlan has provided the Odessa Family YMCA with a $5,000 grant to organize and operate this closet at the Y’s central location, 3001 E University. This closet will be open to the public on the first Friday of every month, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM, beginning May 6^th. This closet will be open to any families or individuals in need of basic items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, laundry soap, cleaning supplies and more. 

“Our organization is always looking for ways to serve our community that we love so much,” said Crissy Medina, CEO/President of the Odessa Family YMCA. “We are so honored to collaborate with Superior HealthPlan to provide a new free service to local residents and families who need that extra help.”

For more information, call the Odessa Family YMCA at (432) 362-4301.

Odessa Family YMCA to Operate City of Odessa Swimming Pools

Apr 04, 2022 in Web News

Odessa Family YMCA to Operate City of Odessa Swimming Pools

The Odessa Family YMCA is excited to announce it has been chosen to operate City of Odessa swimming pools this summer. The local non-profit will manage all city pools and aquatics centers starting Saturday, May 28^th until the final day of the season, Sunday, July 31^st. There will be a grand opening celebration on Memorial Day, May 30^th. 

“The Odessa Family YMCA is excited for this opportunity to serve West Texans in another capacity in our community,” said Crissy Medina, CEO/President of the Odessa Family YMCA. “We look forward to providing Odessans a fun and safe space to cool down in the summer heat, as well as offer jobs for those seeking employment for the summer season.”

Job Opportunities

The Odessa Family YMCA is seeking to fill the following positions: 

• Lifeguards - Lifeguard certification classes on April 9^th -10^th and April 30^th- 1^st (must register three days prior to start of class)
• Pool Managers
• Cashiers
• Concessions & Concession Managers

Anyone interested is encouraged to call the Odessa Family YMCA at (432) 362-4301. For more information or to register for lifeguard certification classes, please stop by our location at 3001 E. University. 

Pool Rentals

The following swimming pools will be available for pool rentals this summer season:

• Woodson Park - $385 per hour
• Sherwood Family Aquatic Center - $385 per hour
• Odessa Family YMCA Aquatic Center - $200 per hour (2 hour minimum)
• Floyd Gwin Pool - $105 per hour

For more information and to book a pool party, call the Odessa Family YMCA at (432) 362-4301. 

Now Hiring: Learning Center Teachers, Teacher's Aides, & Principal

Mar 07, 2022 in Web News

NOW HIRING: Learning Center Teachers, Teacher's Aides, & Principal

The Odessa Family YMCA is seeking new teachers, teacher’s aides, and principal to join its Learning Center staff. Our new team members will be responsible for supervising, caring and educating our Y kids in a learning center environment. This role includes a wide range of activities that can include teaching preschoolers using the Frog Street curriculum, Texas School Ready curriculum, after school homework help, as well as enrichment and physical activities. 

The organization is looking to hire individuals who can meet the following requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Associate degree in education preferred 
• 2+ years of experience teaching or working in childcare and licensing minimum standards
• Bilingual a plus
• Must be able to pass a drug and background screening

Anyone with questions, or would like to send a resume or letter of interest, please email Heather Solis at hjensen@odessaymca.org. 

Fall Flag Football & Lil Pom Poms

May 19, 2021 in Web News

Fall Flag Football

$70 Member - $90 Nonmember

Registration Begins 4/6/2022

Registration Ends 8/3/2022

Season Begins 9/17/2022

 

Co-Ed

3 Year Old

Kinder 4-5

 

Boys

1st - 2nd Grades

3rd - 4th Grades

5th - 6th Grades 

 

Girls

1st - 2nd Grades

3rd - 4th Grades

5th - 6th Grades 

 

Lil Pom Poms 

$70 Member - $90 Nonmember

Registration Begins 4/6/2022

Registration Ends 8/3/2022

Season Begins 9/17/2022

Pre-K to 6th Grades

 

Lil Pom Poms Cheer Camp

$55 Member - $75 Nonmember

Registration Begins 4/6/2022

Registration Ends 8/3/2022

Camp 9/10/2022

3 to 12 years old

 

 

 

 

 

Swim Lessons

Jan 12, 2021 in Web News

SWIM LESSONS

Classes start Monday, July 11th, 2022

Click on the links to register!

Preschool - Stage 1 - Water Acclimation

Preschool - Stage 2 - Water Movement

Preschool - Stage 3 - Water Stamina

Preschool - Stage 4 - Stroke

Preschool - Stage 5 - Stroke Development

Preschool - Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics

Teen/Adult - Stage 1 - Water Acclimation

Teen/Adult - Stage 2 - Water Movement

Teen/Adult - Stage 3 - Water Stamina

Teen/Adult - Stage 4 - Stroke

Teen/Adult - Stage 5 - Stroke Development

Teen/Adult - Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics

Youth - Stage 1- Water Acclimation

Youth - Stage 2 - Water Movement

Youth - Stage 3 - Water Stamina

Youth - Stage 4 - Stroke

Youth - Stage 5 - Stroke Development

Youth - Stage 6 - Stroke Mechanics