YMCA Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Good company."

"The YMCA is a good place to work. But it is just hard to make ends meet on what they pay."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"It is something different every day."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing, we are team players."

"The YMCA was a great place to work."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I love the people, programs, corporate training, national leadership training, advancement opportunities, management and working with the communities."

"Good place to hang."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"You get to meet new people from all over the world. The kids you work with are amazing and can inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone to experience new and exciting things."

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

"If you are open to fun this is the place for you, although it's temporary it's a great experience to have."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Some of the politics behind closed doors are not always fair to hard working individuals, sometimes there is favoritism at play."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To be fair and hire based on experience and not because of who you know."

"Outstanding."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"The people that come into the YMCA and the Staff."

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

"Be ready to work hard."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Nothing at all."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None at all."

"Great work environment and helped me gain leadership skills!"

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Seeing all the kids every day and being there as a mentor to help guide them. It was a great experience and taught me patience and leadership."

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

"If possible get certifications such as a CPR certificate, etc. before applying because they are a requirement for every employee."

"The bottom line isn't the only thing that matters!"

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"The salary and benefits."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Everyone was unhappy because they were all working 2-3 jobs. While this saved money, people got burned out and quit, creating a chaotic, stressful environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't pinch pennies to the point that you cost the organization more in turnover, illness and burn out."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Working with the people."

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

"Just make sure you keep an open mind."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"No advancement."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more active."

"Solid rewarding work with good benefits; however, be prepared to work hard!"

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"The ability to participate in making a positive difference in the lives of people every day."

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

"Be prepared for one on one, group, and several layers of interviews."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"Work life balance is almost non-existent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus on providing more HR resources and strategies to support future growth."

"Very great atmosphere. Everyone is happy with their job, although pay was under average."

"Poor upper management."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"The members and those I worked directly with. Also enjoyed the flexibility of the work load."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"CEO was volatile and inconsistent with the implementation of policy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Let go and trust your staff."

"Great place to work."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Loved the atmosphere, great place to work, all around."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The pay was a little low."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"I liked everything."

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

"Be open minded."

"Great place to work."

What do you like about working at YMCA?

"Great surroundings, great people to work with."

What don't you like about working at YMCA?

"The consistent issue with trying to get adequate equipment to perform proper job functions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Need to look at the big picture and look to grow the company and not stay still."

"Intangible Rewards!"