Does YMCA Calgary pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YMCA Calgary employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YMCA Calgary. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YMCA Calgary?

65% of YMCA Calgary employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YMCA Calgary 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YMCA Calgary?

Lifeguard (24) , Member Service Representative (9) , Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (8) , Camp Counselor (6) , Day Camp Counselor (6) , Duty Manager (6) , Building Operator (5) , Swim Instructor (4) , Coordinator (3) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Department Supervisor (2) , Early Childhood Educator (2) , Local Coordinator (2) , Member Services Representative (2) , Program Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at YMCA Calgary according to real employee reviews?

"My team at the YMCA was really great." ((in 9 reviews)); "Some great people around you" ((in 9 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and very welcoming" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good work environment and vibe" ((in 4 reviews)); "+ Good benefits" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at YMCA Calgary according to real employee reviews?

"Lots of work and low pay" ((in 15 reviews)); "Management is horrible." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with reality." ((in 6 reviews)); "Like any summer camp, long hours and some campers were difficult to work with." ((in 3 reviews)); "The workplace had blame type of culture." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about YMCA Calgary redundancies in 2026?

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

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YMCA Calgary Reviews

3.9

65% would recommend to a friend

(157 total reviews)

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Culture and values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

YMCA Calgary has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 157 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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Ethnic group

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Reviews by job title

157 reviews

5.0

1 Jul 2026

Strong team culture, but pay and management need improvement

Lifeguard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Team, culture, collaboration, training, and hours

Cons

Pay, responsibility, management, requirements to teach classes

3.0

11 Jun 2026

Supportive people but challenging leadership and low pay

Community engagement

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free membership, most of the people that work there are genuine and wonderful people.

Cons

Expect agency level work for non-profit pay, you can't disagree or set boundaries with CE leadership, making it a difficult environment to feel safe in.

5.0

26 May 2026

Solid hours but requires constant training for certifications

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The hours were pretty solid

Cons

Constant training is needed to upkeep certifications.

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Jobs at YMCA Calgary

Arena Attendant (Part Time)

Choir Instructor (Part Time, Contract)

Arena Attendant (Full Time) - Contract

Early Childhood Educator (Full Time, Contract)

Youth Coordinator (Part Time)