Question 1

Does The Y (YMCA) pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Y (YMCA) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Y (YMCA). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at The Y (YMCA)?

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71% of The Y (YMCA) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Y (YMCA) 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Y (YMCA)?

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Lifeguard (2020), Summer Camp Counselor (801), Camp Counselor (736), Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (386), Counselor (302), Personal Trainer (286), Swim Instructor (241), Director (233), Front Desk Receptionist (229), Child Care Worker (214), Member Service Representative (200), Program Director (194), Membership Representative (186), Teacher (176), Wellness Coach (158)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at The Y (YMCA) according to real employee reviews?

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"Also the people I worked with were great and really did care for the children and campers" ((in 1515 reviews)); "Great staff at my branch who always worked as a team real well and were very supportive." ((in 964 reviews)); "Flexible hours and you stay with the same hours for that set period ( ex." ((in 909 reviews)); "It was a positive experience and all my coworkers were great" ((in 801 reviews)); "Great work environment and perfect for anyone who's looking for a part" ((in 490 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at The Y (YMCA) according to real employee reviews?

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"Not very sure what my roles are a lot of times and also low pay." ((in 3050 reviews)); "Poor management and underpaid for work" ((in 1033 reviews)); "Low salary compared to similar jobs in the field and experience doesn't budge the needle much if you negotiate." ((in 293 reviews)); "Expected us to take care of a heavily special needs child with no training whatsoever and for 16.88 an hour." ((in 249 reviews)); "Hours are difficult and upper management are horrible" ((in 233 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about The Y (YMCA) layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Y (YMCA) layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Y (YMCA) in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed The Y (YMCA) locations?

Accepted Answer

Ciudad de México, Nativitas, Chihuahua, Cuauhtémoc, Tulancingo, Monterrey, Puebla

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