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River Crossing YMCA

When I interviewed with this company I was told there would be not only monthly discounts to my families membership but I would also receive 40% off most classes. This weighed in on my decision to choose the YMCA as my employer, despite having a teaching degree and over 18 years of experience. However, after signing up for four classes and asking about the discount I was told "Oh we don't offer then anymore..". 

 1. It's clear management has no value for the people that work there. That they would take worker benefits away for low salary employees to pad their pockets shows a real lack of leadership. Hours are kept to a minimum. If you invest in members but not employees, what do you think your company is going to look like in five years? You got the extra golden egg but killed the goose in the process.

2. I've never faced anything like this where I was offered something twice in interviews and then had it  taken away once employed. The whole thing was handled so poorly.

Aquatics Department 

Typical day at work: lifeguard or teach swim lessons.

What have I learned: everyone is replaceable. 

Management: aquatics has had numerous directors over the past few years. they are never around for long, and everyone who comes in tries to reinvent the wheel. 

The hardest part of the job: there really is no hard part of the job as long as communication is made between management and staff. 

Workplace culture: its in the air.  Since there have been so many directors come and go, the staff stick together to support eachother. If something is wrong, we look to eachother before looking to management (as we are taught to do).

The best part of the job: free membership is definitely a plus, but being able to teach people how to swim is truly awesome.

The shifts were only 3 hours which was nice as a student, and the managers were extremely kind and flexible. However, as with any job with kids, they sneeze directly in your eye. There is no getting around it, they don't know that coughing and sneezing and blowing bubbles transfers infections. In my first 3 weeks of working there, I had both a week and a half long lung infection and then on a separate occasion strep throat, totaling 2 full weeks of being sick out of only 3 weeks working. It is a great place to work and I highly recommend any other position besides children's swim instructor, because that they cannot shield you from.

When I was at the first job interview with my manager, I felt a really good atmosphere and was greeted kindly by the staff. My coworkers took me in the team right away and were really eager to help. I shadowed one of our team’s member and he was very nice and explained to me a lot about our job. The hardest part of being a lifeguard is when there are a lot of people in the pool and we need a lot of lifeguards on the deck. The best part of the job is knowing that you are there to keep people safe and that you know better than anyone else how to act in an extreme situation. Our usual shifts are 3 hours long but lifeguards rotate between the pools frequently so it doesn’t feel long and you don’t get tired

The ymca is a safe place and a friendly work place that offers a whole new family of employees and members. I love engaging with members everyone who enters the building is unique. Each member offers a opportunity’s to better understand the community. A typical day includes greeting members and signing people up to join the ymca community. All the staff if very welcome and works with everyone’s personal needs to give support. I have learned how to better respect all types of lifestyles and share love with everyone no matter what has happened in the past. Each person coming to the ymca is coming to have a safe place to be welcomed and better themselves.

YMCA of Bucks County is an Association that is truly engaged with the community served. The mission is at the forefront of all that we do, day-in and day-out.  I have be very thankful to be a part of such a great team that has been welcoming and kind.  Working relationships are strong and I felt like I had been a part of the family/team for years shortly after being hired.  Having a good support network both at work and home is key and YMCA of Bucks County has show to me that they care about their staffs well-being and growth.  It is inspiring to be able to work for an Association that I can give my time and talents too, when they give so much back to others.

At The Y, a typical work day really doesn’t exist. There are so many different things to do and help out with, you’ll always be on your toes! This job has taught me a lot about interacting with people of many different backgrounds and experiences, and picking from all of those what aspects I want to convey to other people. Additionally, you gain a large network of support working at The Y. The hardest part of the job (if working with children) is probably just maintaining their focus, but once you get their attention, it’s a blast! The Y is really a fun, productive environment that allows for a good time to be had by all!

Do. Not. Work. Here. (In fitness / wellness). Management is all talk and no action. They have their own interests and priorities in mind. Not those of the members or staff. They will come off sounding so convincing of your best interests but are not telling the truth. The pay is awful. The ability to grow and advance is awful. They act like they care about you and your growth but it is all talk. And all about Doylestown (so if you’re applying there ?) The equipment is very outdated, particularly for group fitness classes. They only want to promote Les Mills / canned classes, not those types of up and coming self- developed classes. Do. Not. Work. Here.

 You must enjoy working with children and be a positive , dependable team player. The role requires creativity and the ability to come up with quick, engaging activities that keep the kids busy and learning throughout the day. Strong communication skills are essential, especially when interacting with parents, sharing updates, and building positive updates with families. Flexibility , patience, and a willingness to help wherever needed are also important qualities for success in this position.

Working with the Y has been a wonderful experience. I enjoy my day-to-day workflow, I have more flexibility with my work/life balance than my previous job and I love my coworkers. There can be a lot of work to do in one day, and some days can be really tough, but overall the work is rewarding in itself. Management has its pros and cons (what work place doesn't?) but I have never had any major complaints and get along well with senior staff. Time management is crucial along with open communication and team work. We have a very open, friendly and rewarding work environment and I am happy to have found my place in the Y.

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