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SGAFree Programs for Staff
Full-time staff are eligible for FREE Y programs! Some exclusions apply. Read below to learn how to register for programs and take advantage of this benefit.
First, start by signing in to your personal CORE account. Your personal account is associated with your personal email. If you don’t remember your password, press “Forgot Password” and follow the steps on the screen. To take advantage of this benefit, staff must register themselves through their personal account.
Once you’ve signed in to your account, find and select the program you would like to register for. Select the individual in your household that will be participating in the program. Complete the subsequent steps, answering any program questions and reviewing waivers.
After completing these steps you should see a screen that shows a $0 charge. If your registration still has a cost, contact mrinner@ymca-snoco.org.
Press “Complete” to finish your registration!
Frequently Asked Questions
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All staff (and family members regularly residing in their home) receive a free Family 2 membership. All Group Exercise classes are free with each free employee Family 2 membership.
All full-time employees and their dependents, (staff who are consistently scheduled to work 40 hours per week in a position that is not seasonal in nature and their dependent/s regularly live in their home), are now eligible for free programs (some program exclusions apply).
School Age Child Care for before and after school; Full Summer of Day Camps; 1 Week of Overnight Camp (per dependent per year); Family Camps; Group Swim Lessons; Youth Development Programs including YAG, Leadership, etc.
January 1, 2024 is when these programs are available free to full-time staff.
Personal Training, Private Swim Lessons and all but 1 week of Overnight Camp. These programs remain at 20% off for all Y staff. Early Childhood Education is free for full-time staff members working in ECE, 50% off for all other full-time staff, and 20% off for part time staff.
Employees register themselves for programs through their personal membership (CORE) account. Their discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Staff may not register themselves while signed into their work CORE account. To register for Overnight Camp, speak contact Dakota Pitzer (dpitzer@ymca-snoco.org), registrar for Camp Snohomish.
Staff who enjoy this benefit need to be engaged parents by showing up to practice; showing up to games; be a team parent; and participate in team celebrations; need to participate in feedback with the program director by communicating what is working and what needs work—all of these are all examples of the types of expectations as a model parent of the Y.
Staff who abuse this benefit, such as no-showing to a registered free program without notifying the branch program, can run the risk of losing this benefit.
Staff who register for a program and then no-show without notifying the program director, can run the risk of losing this free benefit.
Employees will have a spot on a first come first served basis, just like any other member. If the program is full, then the program is not available for the employee family’s participation.
Free and discounted programs for employees are tracked as before, which include: Early Childhood Education (ECE), School Age Child Care (SACC) and licensed (Discovery) Day Camp. If/when the total of these free programs reach $5,000, then the additional amount exceeding $5,000 in that month and ongoing, is subject to tax as taxable income on the employee’s paycheck/s and W-2 for that year.
The “cost” for this benefit will be paid for by the branch in which the employee works. Employee discounts will be allocated to the branch administration GL.
Yes, the first additional free employee benefit is the addition of the Roth 403(b) option to the Y Retirement Plan. For more information about Roth 403(b) and that option, please go to: https://www.yretirement.org/how-the-fund-works/all-about-roth
Yes, another new employee benefit that is beginning for all staff will be in effect on February 1, 2024 as part of our new Employee Wellness Program. Since employee health is vital, with healthy living as one of our core values and knowing that employees’ health is influenced by healthy living and exercise habits, we are implementing a year-round, all-staff wellness benefit for 2024 with bonuses and prizes. Employees who scan in at a branch to work out at an average of 3 or more times per week through a month will be entered to win a raffle drawing for a payroll bonus. Bonuses are subject to any and all applicable state and federal taxes. SLT and ELT are not eligible to win bonuses.
All staff receive a free Family 2 membership. Part-time staff also receive the following program discounts: ECE at 20% off, School Age Care (SACC) at 20% off, 20% off private and group swim lessons and 20% off all other YMCA programs, including personal training and camps. Any dependent(s) of a part-time staff (who regularly reside in their home) are also eligible for these 20% off discounts.
If you have questions not answered above, please ask your supervisor or email Human Resources at: HR@ymca-snoco.org