Company Profile
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Company Overview
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Our Cause
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Who We Are
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
What We Do
The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
Our Impact
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connect and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Company History
Founded in 1868, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines is the oldest non-profit organization in Des Moines. The Y strengthens the foundations of community by focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines has 11 branches located throughout central Iowa and serves over 84,000 people annually. Thanks to our many generous contributors, no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
Benefits
Our Full-Time Positions Offer:
Benefits Impacting Your Financial Future
•YMCA Retirement Fund - provides staff with the financial resources to adequately live their lives today as well as protect them in the future. The 403(b) Smart Account is available to every staff member of the Y, regardless of age or hours worked.
•Life Insurance and Disability
Benefits Impacting Your Health
•Health and Dental Insurance
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Employee Assistance Program - designed for our staff and their family members to work through any type of personal issues they may be facing.
•Healthy Lifestyles Incentive Program - we believe it is essential for our staff to be healthy lifestyle leaders in the community. The Y offers an incentive program for full-time staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle. By getting regular exercise, eating well, taking care of your current health conditions getting regular health care screenings, and serving others in our community our staff are eligible for recognition and rewards.
•Free Y Family Membership and Program Discounts - the perfect resource for a healthy, well-balanced life. Our full-time staff and their family members are eligible to utilize all the Y has to offer.
Benefits Impacting Your Career
•Staff Development - YMCA National Training and Leadership Development is one of the most extensive professional development and education programs in the not-for-profit sector, contributing in no small measure to the success of the YMCA movement. Staff participation in YMCA National Training and Leadership Development opportunities reflect commitment to lifelong learning and the development of the spirit, mind, and body -- a hallmark of YMCA staff and volunteers for more than a century.?