Our Staff -
Kirk Family YMCA
Be Part of Our Team
Our Y is always looking for talented associates to help us make our community stronger. Explore and apply for full- and part-time job opportunities available at the Kirk Family YMCA.
Cameron Erlandson,
Executive Director
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Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
Y Start Date: October 2022
Certifications: Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership
Hobbies: My favorite things to do always involve time with my wife and kids. Along with that, I love to exercise at the Y, read books, and will dance just about any time I hear music with a good beat.
Favorite part of working at the Y: "I love working with a great team to serve our community. I love the diversity of our staff, members, donors, and community partners working together to improve the lives of people in our community. I am grateful to be part of an organization that strives to live out the values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility. The YMCA is a wonderful place to make friendships, live a healthy life, and make a positive impact in our community!"
Sara Mader,
Associate Executive Director
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Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee
Y Start Date: January 2023
Certifications: Masters in Sports Management Administration; ACE Personal Trainer; ACE Fitness Nutrition Certification; ACE Weight Management Certification
Hobbies: "Camping, kayaking, quilting, reading and I'm a huge KC Current fan."
Favorite part of working at the Y: "Getting to know the members and helping our community grow stronger and healthier."
Carly Carlton,
Healthy Living Director
Y start date: July 2023
Certifications: Bachelor of Science (B.S. Sport and Fitness Management), ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YUSA Group Exercise Instructor, Water in Motion (WIM Instructor)
Hobbies: Running, hiking, reading, volunteer Girls on the Run Coach, volunteering at animal shelter
Favorite part of working at the Y: "Health and wellness is where my heart lies. I like working for an organization where healthy living for all is the focus, while also striving to exemplify the values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty."
Matt Cavlovich,
Aquatics Director
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Hometown: Raytown, Missouri
Y start date: August 1996
Certifications: Lifeguard and CPR instructor
Hobbies: Watching the Chiefs play, movies, traveling, and watching my 5-year-old son, Greyson, grow up.
Favorite part of working at the Y: "I enjoy watching adults and children get so excited when they learn to swim and seeing how the YMCA impacts peoples' lives for the positive. The YMCA has always had a positive impact on my life."