YMCA Culture | Comparably
We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
233
TOTAL
RATINGS
2053

YMCA Company Culture

YMCA Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
YMCA's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

YMCA CEO

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Kevin Washington YMCA's CEO
Kevin Washington
68 /100

Diversity at YMCA

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B-

Diverse employees at YMCA have rated Outlook, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at YMCA

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at YMCA have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

YMCA eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-2

YMCA employees are -2% more likely to recommend YMCA as a great place to work

39%Promoters
20%Passives
41%Detractors

Working at YMCA

Working at YMCA is rated below average by 233 employees, across various culture dimensions. YMCA employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting YMCA’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at YMCA was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at YMCA

C-

Overall Company Culture at YMCA is rated C-

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
35%

YMCA ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 233 Employees

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IT
81
IT81
Admin
78
Admin78
Customer Support
73
Customer Support73
Operations
67
Operations67
Marketing
50
Marketing50

YMCA Employee Reviews

Out of 141 YMCA employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping YMCA improve their work culture.

79%
21%
Positive Reviews79%
Constructive Feedback21%

Positive Reviews From YMCA Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    We can come together to solve a problem.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Seeing the quality of my work appreciated by both members and staff.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Health and fitness. Drive to succeed.

Constructive Feedback From YMCA Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    They pay as little as the can
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The position is clearly defined, however the time-managment over the team is exasperating at times.
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    It was fine not an issue

YMCA Company Information

YMCA Mission, Vision & Values

YMCA Mission & Values

We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Headquarter3708 Ruffin Road
Chicago, IL 92123
United States of America
Websiteymca.org/
Tel858-292-9622
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
YMCA employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at YMCA report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at YMCA have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
83% of YMCA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
YMCA employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
46% of YMCA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
YMCA employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
72% of YMCA employees call their work environment positive
Environment

YMCA Employees

233 employees at YMCA have reviewed YMCA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 233 YMCA employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at YMCA are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at YMCA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at YMCA are generally satisfied with their team. 233 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at YMCA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at YMCA believe the environment at YMCA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at YMCA is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at YMCA work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at YMCA are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining YMCA - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining YMCA is that the company was very prepared on their first day. YMCA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

YMCA KPIs and OKRs

At YMCA 40% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of YMCA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 16 YMCA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes69%
No31%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

YMCA Salaries

How much does YMCA pay?

How much do people at YMCA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at YMCA is $119,697, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,137, or $53 per hour.

At YMCA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,721 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,554 annually. Average YMCA salaries by department include: HR at $109,166, Admin at $43,859, Sales at $142,326, and Product at $164,991. Half of YMCA salaries are above $112,137.

99 employees at YMCA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 319 ratings) while 93 employees at YMCA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 106 ratings).

Salaries contributed from YMCA employees include job titles like Director of Marketing, Marketing Associate, Operations Manager, and Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from YMCA employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$61k
$61k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$110k
$110k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$159k
$159k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$221k
$221k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$249k
$249k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$277k
$277k100th Percentile
$119,697*
Average Compensation
$112,137*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

YMCA Salaries by City

YMCA Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at YMCA

Diverse employees at YMCA score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing YMCA in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at YMCA across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 78/100
Department - Admin
Men 77/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 71/100
Department - Customer Support

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 50/100
Department - Marketing
Men 50/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Diverse Employees 61/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

YMCA Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

YMCA PTO

YMCA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 83% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is YMCA's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 31% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. YMCA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time31%
Vacation Policy31%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution38%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes17%
No83%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo8%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo8%
$500 -$1000/mo17%
Less than $500/mo67%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

YMCA Careers

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Candidates By Department

Finance
100%

Candidates By Location

Beverly Hills
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding YMCA

What is YMCA address?

YMCA location is at 3708 Ruffin Road

Who is the CEO of YMCA?

YMCA CEO is Kevin Washington, their score by employees is 68

What is YMCA eNPS?

The eNPS for YMCA is -2

What is the salary for Accounting Manager in YMCA?

Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 120k

What are the salaries in the Design in YMCA?

The average salaries for Design in YMCA is 96k

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