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

Lifeguard (2020) , Summer Camp Counselor (801) , Camp Counselor (736) , Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (386) , Counselor (302) , Personal Trainer (286) , Swim Instructor (241) , Director (233) , Front Desk Receptionist (229) , Child Care Worker (214) , Member Service Representative (200) , Program Director (194) , Membership Representative (186) , Teacher (176) , Wellness Coach (158)

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lifeguard (2020), Summer Camp Counselor (801), Camp Counselor (736), Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (386), Counselor (302), Personal Trainer (286), Swim Instructor (241), Director (233), Front Desk Receptionist (229), Child Care Worker (214), Member Service Representative (200), Program Director (194), Membership Representative (186), Teacher (176), Wellness Coach (158)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Also the people I worked with were great and really did care for the children and campers" ((in 1520 reviews)); "Great staff at my branch who always worked as a team real well and were very supportive." ((in 959 reviews)); "flexible hours are nice if I don't want the hours I can reject them." ((in 915 reviews)); "It was a positive experience and all my coworkers were great" ((in 792 reviews)); "good work environment and flexibilty" ((in 490 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Not very sure what my roles are a lot of times and also low pay." ((in 3036 reviews)); "Poor management and underpaid for work" ((in 1028 reviews)); "Low salary compared to similar jobs in the field and experience doesn't budge the needle much if you negotiate." ((in 293 reviews)); "Expected us to take care of a heavily special needs child with no training whatsoever and for 16.88 an hour." ((in 239 reviews)); "Hours are difficult and upper management are horrible" ((in 223 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about The Y (YMCA) redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Y (YMCA) redundancy and their outlook for job security at The Y (YMCA) in 2026.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Narre Warren, Blayney, Newcastle, Cranbourne, Northcote, North Creek, Launceston, Pymble, Revesby, Camden, Castle Hill, Ettalong, Torquay, Sunshine, Oak Park, Blacktown, Cobden, Coburg, Epping, Ballarat, Ascot Vale, Mirboo North, Kew

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