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YMCA Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at YMCA give their company a 3.9 rating out of 5.0 - which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest YMCA employees are Camp Counselors submitting an average rating of 4.2 and Fitness Instructors with a rating of 4.1.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 155 YMCA Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.1
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.3
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.0
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Associate Director of Healthy Living
"I've worked for El Camino YMCA since 2012. We really are the best kept secret in town. We are so much more than a gym and a swim. Every year we work with our members, community and other partners to provide resources and opportunities for everyone to strive in. We give everyone the opportunity to participate and be a part of our organization even if they cannot pay. We don't turn anyone away for their inability to pay. I take pride in my work because I know I'm making a difference."
Posted 10 years ago in Mountain View, CA
Day Camp Counselor
in Wooster, OH

"A fun summer job working with kids."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Working there was a great summer job opportunity to work with elementary school aged children and to get my hands wet working a forty hour week. It was my first job that offered real responsibilities as well."

Lifeguard
in Jackson, MI

"No breaks ever, even long shifts, was a part time job during high school/1st year college."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Flexible."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"No breaks, which was against the law."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat employees better."

Counselor
in Miami, FL

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"What I like about YMCA is I get to know the students and help them whenever I can and bring out their happy face, like making sure their homework is done so they don't have to do it at home."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The only thing I don't like about YMCA is that company don't have full time work. It's only part time."

Volleyball Coordinator
in Levittown, PA

"Flexibility."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I liked the hours."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Budget needs."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Address the budget."

Youth Counselor
in Arlington, TX

"It's ok working there if you like working with kids."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I liked working with the children."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The pay was too low."

Strength Trainer

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Liked working with the people."

Aquatics Coordinator

"Work while in college."

Conference Services Worker
in Estes Park, CO

"YMCA of the Rockies is a good summertime temporary employer for those wanting to experience an outdoors lifestyle."

Associate Teacher

"The company provided an opportunity to work with school age children."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I had the opportunity to develop activities for the students."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The organization was adequate."

Membership Director
in Wichita, KS

"I loved my position and what I was doing with people. However, the organization doesn't support its employees."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Helping people."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Lack of support and training from upper management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay more attention to your employees' needs, and understand that work/life balance is important."

Outdoor Education Instructor
in Bellefontaine, OH

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Being outdoors, coworkers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be passionate."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Long hours, horrible pay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stay in business."

Lifeguard
in San Jose, CA

"Fun."

Personal Trainer

"The friends you make are the best part of working there."

Maintenance Technician

"If you need a job"

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Co-workers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Get out."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Upper management, and lack of communication."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to the members and employees."

Site Supervisor
in Los Angeles, CA

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I loved working with the children the most."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Keep trying and keep praying!!!"

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The long hours that I had to put in sometimes due to the fact that I was a supervisor, so there was more of a demand for my position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue to be thorough and aggressive and give 100% to your colleagues, managers and/or supervisors and your projects."

YMCA Reviews FAQs

Is YMCA a good company to work for?

YMCA has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 155 YMCA Review Ratings left anonymously by YMCA employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at YMCA.

Does YMCA pay their employees well?

YMCA employees earn $30,000 annually on average, or $14 per hour, which is 55% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 50 YMCA employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find YMCA Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at YMCA?

94% of employees would recommend working at YMCA with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated YMCA 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.3 for Rewards You Receive, 3.1 for Growth Opportunities and 3.7 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at YMCA?

According to our data, the highest paying job at YMCA is a Interim CEO at $146,000 annually. Browse YMCA Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at YMCA?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at YMCA is a Child Care Attendant at $10,000 annually. Browse YMCA Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at YMCA?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at YMCA to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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