camp counselor

lifeguard

school program staff

associate

assistant teacher

YMCA of Greater Brandywine

I would be the first to work almost every day because I was so excited to get there. I would unlock the daycare, turn on the lights, set up the TV with a selection of movies for the kids, and clean every toy with bleach and allow to air dry. The kids would show up with their parents in the morning, some had a hard time being left with the daycare staff while their parents went to work out so I would get their attention by asking them to color or play or dance with me. The parents would attend work-out classes while we watched their kids, usually from 10 am to around 1 or 2pm. The kids would bring a lunch or snack and I helped them open food containers and sit with them to maintain calm snack time. Sometimes in the evenings we watched older children, probably 10 years up to 13, and we would help with homework or draw together. Usually after school care was only 3 to 4 hours. 
After all members were done their work out at night, I would lock up the building. I would clean all equipment, weights, exercise balls, floor mats. Mop all the floors, vacuum the carpets, and clean the mirrors. I scrubbed both restrooms every nights, toilets, toilet paper and hand towel dispensers, all the sinks, mirrors, and wipe down all the showers; shower head, water knobs, walls, and floors. Sanitize all lockers handles. As soon I was finished night time cleaning, I was responsible for securing the building. I would do a walk through and check all windows were locked, back door was locked, and lock front door behind myself when I left each night.

A typical day did not exist. Every day was different. Management in each of the different departments did not have a clear understanding of how the department should be run since the overall mission of each department would change on a monthly basis. The YMCA in theory is / was a great place to work as it provides people that are not financially able to afford a product such as what the YMCA provides a chance to have access to that type of thing. It can be a great family center. The down side is that the YMCA is still stuck in a very old fashioned mind set, and as much as they say they would like to change to compete with current programming from competitors, their actions speak otherwise, and management isn't knowledgeable enough to see that. 

I'm sure that not all YMCA's are like this, as just in the case of the area this YMCA was in, every single YMCA functions completely different. 

Workplace culture came off initially as relaxed, fun, and exciting however, became very cutthroat and backstabbing from other coworkers. Hardest part of the job wasn't the job itself but managing all of the nuances of the other employees around you so that you made sure you didn't get thrown under the buss. Most enjoyable part of the job was the ability to help others, and work with people in a way that you saw a real difference being made in their lives. THAT, is what it should have been about at the YMCA. Not the other nonsense.

The work in Malvern in the United States as International Counselor gave me the opportunity to relate broad with American culture and provide my expertise in relational in a more productive way. The United States has been for me a second home and work for the YMCA was a way to really understand what I wanted from life.
The working day began at 7 am and after signing the entry to the work began the real work, which is organizing the day to a group of boys aged between 6 and 14 years, which, passing their days on campus summer, held behind my supervising all activities arranged.

A typical day at work was always a good one. Greeted by nice members of the community. I learned a lot while I was there and I loved my co-workers, they always made the environment so fun and light-hearted. I learned how to be a team player and I learned a lot about cooperation and the importance of community. Management was always so caring and accommodating to whatever was going on in our personal/work lives. I would say the hardest part of the job would be dealing with mean customers sometimes, but hey, life is that way. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with people I genuinely liked.

The YMCA was a wonderful place to work. I loved my coworkers, my supervisor was fair and hard-working , yet allowed me the freedom to work independently and trusted my judgment. They were open to initiates, creative teamwork and problem-solving. The work day was busy, but the motivation was serving a valuable non-profit resource to the community. I was given a great opportunity and loved my position in the business office. There are also great benefits for employees family's such as membership benefits and free child care.

The most enjoyable part of my job here at the YMCA is the Children. The great feeling you get is when a parent comes in and is hoping that you are there that day because there child looks up to you and feels safe. The hardest part of the job is trying to please every child and making sure that they are in there right play areas. My Co-workers are awesome they know excatly what they are doing and if you need spoted for a moment there is no hessatation. What I have learned here about the YMCA that everyone is excepted no matter how old, young, ect, they are paired up with so many other companys.

I will open whichever room I was in for the day, depending on my shift. I would care for infants, one-year olds, or two year olds. They would go outside for activities, do in-door activities such as arts and crafts, I would also prepare their breakfast, snacks, and lunches along diaper changes throughout the day. I learned about other cultures, children's development, and how to understand others by working here.  The management was very kind, and my co-workes worked as a great team. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with a room full of hungry infants. The most enjoyable part of the job was watching the babies grow and learn

Consider any ymca and how much they charge their members. Lets start with lifeguards. A lifeguard is not a minimum pay job. You need to be certified.  That cost money. Every lifeguard no matter where in the usa shoud be getting pay $10.00 and up. A swim instructor should be getting pay $15 and up for a 30min class. In nyc for a goom company lfeguards get $14 and hour...an instructor gets 35 and up for 2 lesson 1 kid per lesson. . .in Miami a lifeguard makes $18 on pools... swim instructor gets $45 an hour... No matter your age or state, dont let any company take advantage.  All lifeguards and swim instructor stand up for your rights.

One of the best parts of my job is interacting with the kids who take classes and attend camp.  It is fulfilling to see them enjoying classes and activities that I created and staffed.  A typical day at work for me is answering parent and member emails/phone calls, attending various meetings and checking in with my staff and classes.  My co-workers are dedicated people who truly believe in the mission statement of the YMCA.  The hardest part of my job is creating programs and schedules that fit the needs of the community.  

The typical work day included watching after the children and forming activities that all could join in with. What I took away from this job was how to organize and manage different activities to please all people. My co-workers were wonderful people who worked hard and loved their jobs. The hardest part of the job was dealing with unhappy or upset children, but the most enjoyable part of the job was  putting together and managing all activities that the children interacting in.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Camp counselor 170 salaries reported	$17.01 per hour
Lifeguard 66 salaries reported	$17.31 per hour
School program staff 29 salaries reported	$19.37 per hour
Associate 28 salaries reported	$16.40 per hour
Assistant teacher 2 salaries reported	$15.85 per hour

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