(Batesville, IN) – Four Southeastern Indiana YMCA (SIYMCA) staff members were presented with the 2023 YMCA Youth Service Award this week.
Emi Lopez, Sydney Massey, Carly Sloan, and Kylee Starost each received up to $1,000 to use for educational purposes as part of the award, which is presented annually to SIYMCA employees between the ages of 15 and 19 upon completion of one year of consecutive employment, with a schedule of a minimum of five hours weekly.
“We are so proud to recognize these responsible and hard-working individuals who exemplify the core values of the Y with their caring, welcoming, and genuine team spirit,” said Tara Britton, Southeastern Indiana YMCA Chief Executive Officer.
“Having the opportunity to be awarded up to $1,000 each year to use for educational purposes, our youth can find their passion, purpose and reach their potential through employment at the Y,” Britton added.
Current open positions for youth include lifeguard, swim or gymnastics instructor, Child Watch, and Welcome Center staff.
At the Y, youth are encouraged to get involved so they can develop new skills, connect with others, and pursue health goals.
To learn more about working at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA, contact Jenny Salyer, Director of Youth Services at (812) 934-6006 extension 254 or visit https://siymca.org/about/jobs/ for more information.
