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A typical day at work is following a set schedule from 2pm-6pm. Monday through Thursday I work with third graders and Friday each group rotates for outside activities. Monday through Thursday, my co-worker and I  make sure each child has arrived and is checked in, then we take the children to the classroom to begin their inside class work. That consist of reading time, homework, learning activities, and fun activities to keep the children in a consistent working environment that can be a learning and fun experience. Once the inside classroom work is done then we head outdoors to do outside activity. The  activities are decided by the Program Leader. Then when it is time to go home each child must wait for the parent to sign them out. I have learned how to manage time during each activity. Working with children, I learned how to handle different situations in the classroom and outside. My Co-worker and I have created a rotation schedule inside and outside the classroom when leading the class to provide equal work. Communication has been the key on deciding what should be done or how to work with the children in aiding to their needs. Management has been great and their has been a lot of communication between the supervisor and staff. The hardest part of the job is tutoring. The most enjoyable part is all of it. I enjoy working with children and love that i am help making a difference in their learning and development.

While working at YMCA I supervised children ranging from grade Kinder through 5th. I assisted in creating and executing activities and projects indoors and out through curriculum . I ensured their safety through constant supervision and ensuring they followed all safety rules inside and outside. I tutored children with homework if needed. I assisted in snack prep. I gave children choices within reasonable means, so that they were responsible for making their own choices. 
While working for this company, I went to many different training classes where the education and skills I currently had possessed were enhanced and I also leaned new techniques and resources that I could utilize to make me a better child care provider; for example, positively redirecting a children behavior vs. bashing the children for bad behavior. Another is example is rather than raising your voice to speak to a child or get their attention, go over to the child, get down of their level  with eye contact and calmly present your request to them. 
I loved this job. I love working with child of all ages. My co-workers were wonderful. I got along with each of them very well.

Any child care job has the potential to be extremely stressful, and I had my days where I felt very emotionally distressed, however because of my team of caring and compassionate coworkers and teachers, and my understanding and supportive supervisors, it was all worth it.

Working at the YMCA can be stressful because of the high pressure to make sure the students are safe at all times (especially if they aren't being safe towards themselves or others), but it is also incredibly rewarding to help them learn, play, and grow. It requires a lot of patience and emotional work. There will be times when a student will be causing trouble or in your face. There will also be times when a student will give you a drawing that they made for you themselves and melt your heart.

I learned a lot from both the trainings/classes and on-site from my fellow teachers and supervisors, including inclusivity training, curriculum planning, and how to effectively communicate with students and families. While it can certainly vary from site to site and how supportive your fellow leaders and supervisors are, this was the best job I'd ever had, and if I didn't have to relocate I would still be there.

Managed EFT transactions and all paperwork pertaining to childcare programming.
* Process registrations, schedule changes and withdrawals in coordination with Directors.
* Provide customer service support to members, staff, and vendors.
* Responsible for the effective handling and processing of documents for the functional area, including contracts and other paperwork pertaining to third party and grant participants. Provide organization, process development, maintenance and documentation for assigned actives. Participate in related events.
* Responsible for data entry of all documentation for the functional area.
* Manage accounts receivable report to ensure that all personal balances are paid promptly and third party and grant balances remain under 90 days. Work with collection agency to collect on difficult accounts.
* Ensure support operations represent the YMCA in a positive manner. Ensure phones are answered, messages communicated; member and customers are handled appropriately. Ensure administrative support is available for other duties that may arise

As a Quality Assurance Specialist at the YMCA of Orange County, I’ve had the pleasure of working in an environment that truly exemplifies positivity, support, and friendliness.

From day one, the welcoming atmosphere here has been exceptional. The team is incredibly supportive, and there’s a genuine sense of camaraderie that makes coming to work enjoyable. The YMCA of Orange County places a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional growth, which is evident in the way colleagues and leadership engage with one another.

In my role, I’ve found that the organization not only values quality and excellence but also invests in the well-being and development of its employees. The supportive work culture encourages continuous learning and improvement, which has significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth.

I highly recommend the YMCA of Orange County to anyone looking for a fulfilling career in a positive and dynamic environment. It’s a place where you can truly thrive and make a difference while being part of a team that feels like family.

Upper management (directors of operation) and executive directors have made my time at the YMCA the worst. Always condescending to their site directors and have no compassion for all the hard work they do. They are belittling their on site directors and never appreciate all they hard work they put into running programs. There is a way to talk to staff is situations arise, however, with this type of management style…don’t expect that. Expect to be belittled and critized. HR does nothing to educate upper management on this. HR needs to step in and hold a meeting with upper management on ways to have better communication with staff. It’s been long overdue. I no longer look forward to working for this company. Since taking on a site coordinator role I have been actively looking for other jobs. I am no longer happy here, and I don’t plan on working for people like this any longer. Look elsewhere, this is not an ideal place to work if you’re looking for a friendly/welcoming environment.

I love teaching at the Y. For the first time in my life, I have a job that actually allows me to make a tangible difference in people's lives. Although I don't interact with my "coworkers" much, everyone I have worked with here is nice, including (especially) management. All of the members who take my classes are also really kind, fun people.

This is a non-profit, which means you're doing something good with your time, but the organization doesn't have a lot of funds to pay really competitive salaries. Being a teacher is a little different, since it's a guaranteed part-time job (which means benefits are pretty much out of the question). If I could work for the Y full-time in a capacity other than as a yoga teacher, I'd probably do it without thinking twice, because I love what this organization stands for.

I was so pumped to join the team during the interview process because of the Y’s incredible mission. I enjoyed working with most of the other Site Directors but 2 of my Program Directors were very challenging to work with, constantly speaking down to their team and even to the other PD. There was a constant fear of being written up or losing my job and I am confident this toxic culture is not the case with other YMCA programs in Orange County… this is why I couldn’t bring myself to give a 1 star review. I wish HR would meet with each member of the team to give them a chance to truly express their concerns in a safe environment because there just doesn’t seem to be enough accountability for upper management and a yearly survey just doesn’t cut it. I felt so inspired by many of my co workers and the company’s mission, and would even love to come back in the future if some significant change occurred.  

I absolutely love my time working with the YMCA of Orange County! I've never really been at a job where I had a personal yet, still professional relationship with my superiors. My manager and site lead made me feel comfortable coming to them with situations that would occur and they're very good at getting you the training you need. It felt so refreshing to actually have a manager actually listen to me and treat me like a human being. Scheduling is very flexible and accommodating and this is the perfect job for any student looking to get into teaching education later on. I LOVED working here and making close connections with the kids, parents, and my coworkers. The only bummer is if you're not in school there's not a lot of hours to go around since they are a non profit but still definitely worth it and would recommend applying! 

The Tustin corporate office of the Y is a GREAT place to work, if you like working an office job. I don't. I prefer the time freedom of a real estate agent, or someone in outside sales.  

It may feel like you are slightly underpaid at first, but after 2 years you get the company retirement benefit, where the company pays 11% of your salary into retirement.  Pretty great!

I had a terrible boss who, more than once a week, would subject us to 2+ hour meetings that could have been accomplished with a 2 minute email. And then we had that much less time to do our jobs.  I had to come in on Saturdays for "events".  It's a shame, it's an organization that helps so many people, but then they turn around and overwork their own staff (at least at corporate).  I've got stuff to do besides work all the time, you know?!

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