Code of Conduct

Members join the Y in an intentional step toward seeking new opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Members come together from the community in a commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y works with each member every day to help them realize their potential. We promote and expect the same from our members to create a safe, fun, inclusive and nurturing place for all. Our code of conduct outlines these expectations:

We encourage the following:

Engaging in Healthy Lifestyles
Respecting Differences and Celebrating Diversity
Modeling Empathy
Learning New Skills
Meeting Other People
Supporting Relationships
Volunteering
Being a Role Model
Behaving in a Safe Way

The following are NOT permitted on YMCA premises, in YMCA vehicles or at YMCA sponsored functions

Inappropriate sexual, physical or verbal contact
Posturing, bullying or intimidation
Using or possessing alcohol (unless express permission is granted for special events) or illegal chemicals
Smoking (including vaping) – the YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment
Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon
Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior
Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, inappropriate or threatening way
Verbally abusive behavior, including angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling or shouting
Discriminatory speech or actions
Sexually explicit conversation or behavior; any sexual contact with another person
Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property
Loitering within or on the grounds of the YMCA
Any other behavior deemed in conflict with the YMCA mission by the CEO or Branch Executive

If members are in violation of the Y’s policies and procedures, or for any other improper and/or inappropriate conduct, they may be disciplined. Disciplinary action taken is at the sole discretion of the Y and it reserves the right to take whatever action is appropriate based on the nature of the violation. Discipline may result in a verbal, written or final warning, suspension, or immediate termination of membership
if deemed appropriate.

In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has a history of violent offenses, has ever been convicted of any offense relating to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs, or is presently or habitually under the influence of dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics or intoxicating beverages. (Note: The YMCA conducts periodic sexual offender scans on the national sex offender registry database)

Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal comfort and safety by asking any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain from such behavior, and/or should immediately report the behavior to a staff person or the building supervisor on duty. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff member if aid is needed.