Item: The Y (YMCA)
Rating: 3
Author: Summer Camp Counselor

Question 1

Is The Y (YMCA) a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

The Y (YMCA) has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 23,922 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at The Y (YMCA) to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Y (YMCA) have been left by employees working as Marketing Intern, Social Worker and Camp Leader.

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

70% 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 4

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

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Lifeguard (2021), Summer Camp Counselor (803), Camp Counselor (737), Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (388), Counselor (304), Personal Trainer (287), Swim Instructor (241), Director (234), Front Desk Receptionist (229), Child Care Worker (214), Member Service Representative (200), Program Director (194), Membership Representative (187), Teacher (177), Wellness Coach (158)

Question 5

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 1540 reviews)); "Great staff at my branch who always worked as a team real well and were very supportive." ((in 977 reviews)); "flexible hours are nice if I don't want the hours I can reject them." ((in 920 reviews)); "It was a positive experience and all my coworkers were great" ((in 805 reviews)); "Fun work environment and will prepare you if you want to pursue a career working with childrem" ((in 479 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"The pay is too low for the amount of work and commitment asked for from management" ((in 3065 reviews)); "Poor management and disorganized sometimes" ((in 1019 reviews)); "Low salary compared to similar jobs in the field and experience doesn't budge the needle much if you negotiate." ((in 289 reviews)); "Expected us to take care of a heavily special needs child with no training whatsoever and for 16.88 an hour." ((in 252 reviews)); "Hours are difficult and upper management are horrible" ((in 230 reviews))

Question 7

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 8

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

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New York, Houston, San Diego, Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas, Raleigh, Austin, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Orlando, Nashville, Tampa, Saint Louis, San Jose, Richmond, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Wichita, San Antonio, Louisville, Baltimore, Fort Worth, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cary

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