Our Staff -
Olathe 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 Olathe Family YMCA.
Maggie Little,
Executive Director
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Y Start Date: June 2012
Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Hobbies: Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and reading
Favorite part of working at the Y: “My favorite part of working for the Y is the people. The members and staff make the Y unlike any other place to work. We need community now more than ever and I am proud to work for an organization that fosters connection.”
Katie Castro,
Member Experience Director
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Y Start Date: December 2022
Certifications: Project Manager Development Certificate and working on my Associates Degree in Business Management
Hobbies: "Spending time with my four sons. I'm a foodie, enjoy movies and I'm obsessed with the ID channel and reality shows. I volunteer and am a Board of Director of multiple organizations with the mission and values I support."
Favorite part of working at the Y: "The relationships cultivated with everyone that walks through our doors."
Danelle Huske,
Program Director II
Directora de Participación de Membresía
Danelle comenzó a trabajar en la YMCA en 2001 después de graduarse de la Universidad Estatal de Emporia con un BS en Recreación y Maestría en Salud, Educación Física y Recreación. Ella ha trabajado en varios roles, incluyendo el Coordinador de Jóvenes y Familias, Directora de Juventud y Familia y Coordinadora de Participación de Membresía y Coordinadora de ChildWatch. Ayudar a otros a alcanzar sus metas de Vida Saludable es lo que más le gusta a Danelle sobre su posición y poder conectar a los nuevos miembros con los muchos programas que el YMCA ofrece para satisfacer sus necesidades. Le gusta ver a los miembros hablar entre ellos sobre sus historias de éxito o traer amigos para unirse a la Y. Danelle creció en Silver Lake, Kansas, y le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. También es una gran fanática de los deportes como los Royals, Chiefs y KU. Le encanta estar afuera siempre que sea posible y le gusta hacer ejercicio, ya sea en grupo o por su cuenta.
Carlos Colston,
Northland Sports Director
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Y Start Date: December 2015
Certifications: Human Resource and Business Management training, State of Missouri High School Sports Official, Certified NFL Flag Football Official
Hobbies: "Cooking, eating and sharing family time together as well as sports and video games when I can."
Favorite part of working at the Y: "Everything! When you enjoy what you do, it’s not work. It’s fun!"
Hunter Turley,
Aquatics Director
Hometown: Kansas City (Wyandotte County)
Y Start Date: February 2018 and returned in January 2023
Certifications: Graduated from Piper High School in 2018, Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2020 with a focus in business, and am currently wrapping up my bachelor's in business administration at Ottawa University. I was also a lifeguard at the Providence Y in 2017, where I was promoted to Head Guard. I then transferred to the North Kansas City Y in 2019 and was promoted to Aquatics Lead that year.
Hobbies: Weightlifting, chess, soccer, motorcycles
Favorite part of working at the Y: "Creating a culture that revolves around safety and accountability. Lifeguards are the highest-qualified representative to respond to emergencies at any facility and we need to ensure that they are given the proper training, attention and care to make certain that they are always ready for action."