A Career That Benefits You as Well as Your Community
As part of our Total Rewards package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week), we provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, full family YMCA memberships, generous retirement contributions, and more so you can care for yourself and the well-being of your loved ones. We are proud to provide a comprehensive and affordable Total Rewards package to our valued employees and their families.
Our Benefits Reflect Our Values
Our holistic approach to Whole Person Health extends to the benefits we offer our staff. From health and wellness to professional development and financial security, our benefits address all aspects of well-being.
Wellness Benefits
- Free Y Membership: full-time employees qualify for family memberships, part-time employees for individual memberships
- Hybrid Work Opportunities: availability to work remotely for a portion of the work for eligible positions with supervisor approval
- Paid Time Off (PTO): eight paid floating holidays per year plus Christmas
- Employee Assistance Plan: free mental health resources by Wellspring (username: ymca of greater seattle)
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
- Life Insurance & Long-term Disability Insurance: equal to one times the employee's annual salary for full-time employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts: pre-tax savings account for healthcare and childcare eligible expenses
Professional Development Benefits
- Learning Opportunities: through Y-USA and LinkedIn Learning
- Performance Management: mid- and end-of-year reviews with goal setting based on set metrics
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): employee-led groups that aim to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Licensing & Certifications: Behavioral Health Licensing supervision and paid certifications for specific positions
- Trainings: including diversity, equity, and inclusion training plus additional opportunities
Financial Benefits
- Y Retirement Plan: equal to 12% of your gross compensation beginning at two years of full-time employment Learn More >
- 403(b) Plan: tax-deferred savings plan that allows all employees to save through payroll deductionLearn More >
- Employee Child Care Discount Plan: 34% discount off the member rate, not to exceed $5,000 a year
- Y Program Discounts: member discounts on classes, childcare, camp, and other qualified programming
- Cell Phone Discount Plans: discounted wireless plans for Y staff and their families through partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon
Learn More About Benefits For Y Employees
For additional information and details about these benefits please visit YMCA of Greater Seattle’s Benefit Center and use username YGS for full time benefits and YGSPT for part time benefits.
Notice: Transparency in Coverage - Public Access Requirement
Group health plans and issuers must make three separate machine-readable files (MRF) publicly available, free of charge by the enforcement deadline of July 1, 2022. The files must be updated monthly and include the following detailed information:
- In network: Negotiated rates for all covered items and services between the plan or issuer and in-network providers.
- Out of network: Historical payments to, and billed charges from, out-of-network providers. Files are not required if there are fewer than 20 claims for a service for a provider.
- Prescription drugs: In-network negotiated rates and historical net prices for all covered prescription drugs at the pharmacy location level.
Starting July 1, 2022, the MRF files listed above will be available at https://premera.sapphiremrfhub.com.
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Why Work at the Y?
We’re an inclusive organization of all kinds of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. Learn more about our culture and values and why the Y is the right place for you.
We Invest in You
We are proud to provide a comprehensive and affordable Total Rewards package to our valued employees and their families.
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With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.