YMCA North Tyneside
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Work Experience

If youโ€™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 youโ€™re passionate about fitness, inspired by early years education, or love the buzz of hospitality, we have a place for you.

We donโ€™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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