YMCA North Tyneside
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Work Experience

If you’re in Year 10 or 11 and interested in doing your work experience placement with our teams at YMCA, get in touch!

Application deadline for Gym placements is:

Monday 2nd February 2026

Application deadline for Cafe and Nursery placements is:

Monday 16th February 2026

 

All applicants will be invited for interview and will be notified of this within 2 weeks of applications closing.

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A Career Headstart

Are you ready to step out of the classroom and into a fast-paced, real-world environment? At YMCA North Tyneside, we offer work experience that actually matters. Whether you’re passionate about fitness, inspired by early years education, or love the buzz of hospitality, we have a place for you.

We don’t do “boring.” Our mission is to kickstart your career by giving you hands-on experience in a community-focused environment where no two days are the same.

Choose Your Path:

  • YMCA Gym: High energy, expert coaching, and member motivation. Perfect for those who want to see what life as a PT or Leisure Manager is really like.

  • YMCA Day Nursery: Creativity, patience, and play. Ideal if you’re looking to explore a career in Early Years education and child development.

  • YMCA Cafe: Fast-paced, social, and service-driven. The best spot to learn the art of hospitality, teamwork, and customer experience.

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