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92nd Street Y

If you are a part time employee, the management will not treat you like a person. If you look for advice, whether it’s from management or your coworkers, you will likely be told something to the effect of: “you’ll learn as you go” or “the Y does everything in it’s own way, you’ll figure it out”. There is little to no orientation, but what is expected of you is impossible to fulfill without a proper training; this leads to a lot of miscommunication and stress on everyone’s part. Your boss will likely text you while you are off of work, and expect a response; but do not text them after 5pm or on a weekend- they will rudely remind you of this if you do. If you have any health conditions, this is not an accommodating job. Your issues will likely be easily dismissed, and you will always be stressed about work when you’re not working. Maintaining a home-life balance is nearly impossible, and during the hiring process you will be told that you have control over your schedule for the most part- this is a lie. You are expected to know what to do as soon as you begin, and if you do not know or (god forbid) make a mistake you will likely be talked about by staff and ostracized by your coworkers. 

Everyday we were bused to a campsite in Westchester, NY from a location close to our homes and were paired with 1-3 other counselors to take care of a group of 10-15 kids for the eight weeks of camp. I learned a lot about collaboration, patience and responsibility. My co-workers were very kind people who looked out for one another and there was a sense of family and unity throughout the entire summer. My bosses were not much older than me but very kind and understanding of every situation. There were strict rules because of the responsibility we had through out the day, but there was a strong support system if we ever needed help. The hardest part of my job was being able to build a relationship with my co-counselors and an understanding of each others strengths and weaknesses so we could safely take care of our kids while still giving them a fun summer. The best part of my job was the impact I made in the campers summers and the strong relationships I built with my coworkers.

I love working with children, but I don't feel like Camp Yomi gave me the necessary training needed for dealing with children in a hot, outside, and activity focused environment. A lot of these kids were lovely during art/indoors activities/swimming, but became stressed and grumpy when given structured outdoors activities like soccer, or baseball. And I don't blame them - too many times, the schedule didn't account for how hot the day was, or how much energy the kids would have. I feel like Yomi needs to change their schedule for the younger grades to account for their preference for unstructured activity (eg. playground time) and shade (eg. arts and crafts, pottery, yoga). When the kids were happy, I felt very fulfilled - I just wish there was more communication between us counselors and upper management.

The Y is a significant NYC cultural institution, with a wide range of stellar programs encompassing all aspects of modern life, including classes for children and those seeking enrichment of modern Jewish values. However, as a place to work, it was extremely hierarchical. In the department where I worked, all managers were women who were either childless, never married or long-time divorcees, so the question of life-work balance was not familiar to them. Professional advancement was close to none - in my 3+ year tenure, only one person in the department was promoted, and the turnover rate was pretty high. Facilities were old and badly maintained, offices were windowless and closet-like.

the kids were so fun to work with, and the overall vibes at the camp were fun, too. however, when getting to meet the counselors and administration, you discover that people are rude, have unnecessary attitude, and are beyond disorganized and unprofessional. the communication is seriously poor here, and if you have an issue that you bring up with administration, good luck with something actually being done about it. they'll hear what you have to say and not facilitate change. also, the environment is so toxic and exclusive. there is such favoritism from head counselors/supervisors, and things are not communicated directly to you. also pay is low for the service you have to do

When I first started, I had a great manager that was very open in terms of communication and that allowed me to grow tremendously. The workload wasn't too bad either; very manageable. Unfortunately, she retired. The new management was just too overbearing for me. I felt incredibly micromanaged and the tasks that used to be easy became incredibly difficult and over-complicated. I wound up resigning. It saddened me because I truly enjoyed my job and the organization but I couldn't deal with the stress of the team.

Point of criticism though: The staff are pretty close (in my fmr. department at least) and we had each other's numbers, so there would be times where I was asked to do work related tasks outside of regular hours that I wouldn't be paid for simply because I was easily reachable.

Typical day at camp yomi is very fun and productive.  Here my goal was to ensure that my co-workers and I were providing service to make kids have a fun summer.  I learned how to communicate/deal with young children and college level staff.  I learned how to make kids happy and excited so that they would come back next summer  therefor making the company would succeed.  Management and staff are really great and nice people.  Hardest part of the job is working in the heat while in physical activities.  I really enjoyed activities where the kids were really happy!

A worthy and good place to Teach. I have taught there since 1994. The per lesson fee paid to the teachers is good, the studios are lovely and the pianos are fine and kept in tune. The supply and quality of students is very good. I have had many students over the years- some yesrs as many as 15. I currently have two only- partially because of covid and partislly my own fault because I have a poor connection to the dept. head.

There is so much bureaucracy at 92Y and people are so afraid of making a decision, it bogs down any creativity and innovation. They say they want change, but they really do not. There are also a lot of employees here do not do anything and a lot of strong ones end up picking up a lot of the slack and often feel undervalued and underpaid.

One of the best parts of this job is the bond I’ve built with my coworkers. From the first day, everyone was welcoming and supportive, which made it much easier to adjust and feel comfortable in the workplace. We work well as a team, helping each other when things get busy and making sure the job gets done right. The positive environment makes each shift more enjoyable and less stressful, even on the busiest days.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Community organizer 17 salaries reported	$26.88 per hour
Field organizer 13 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Assistant director 2 salaries reported	$67,500 per year
Vice president of human resources 1 salary reported	$130,000 per year
Teaching assistant 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour

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