YOU are the Center for Community Well-Being

TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Team Member of the Month is a recognition program driven by colleague nominations.

Award Description:

The Team Member of the Month is someone who goes above and beyond to improve the experience of others around them. They find creative ways to integrate the Y’s Areas of Impact (Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Impact), ensuring that others are uplifted, inspired and connected. The Team Member of the Month models the Y’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and leverages their influence and insight to pursue positive change.

Click here to nominate a colleague

View previous Team Member of the Month recipients here.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEAM MEMBER RECOGNITION

On-the-Spot Awards may be printed out and given to your team or co-workers.

The LA Y honors the contributions and dedication of Team Members through the YMCA Years of Service program each year. View the 2025 Years of Service booklet here.

Belong. Connect. Lead: Employee Resource Groups at the Y

At the Y, we believe that a strong, inclusive workplace begins with connection. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring together staff from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to build community, foster belonging, and support professional growth. These employee-led groups create safe spaces for dialogue, drive equity-focused initiatives, and help ensure every voice is heard—because when our people thrive, our mission does too.

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

Employee Resource Groups (ERG) create supportive, inclusive spaces within the LA Y for staff at all levels and from all backgrounds. Through an ERG, you can find career & personal development tools, have fun, network, engage underserved communities, and make your mark by helping to facilitate change.

› African American Resource Network (AARN)

› Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network (APILN)

› LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (LGBTQ+ ERG)

› Hispanic Latino Leadership Network (HLLN)

› Women’s Leadership Resource Network (WLRN)

› Empowered Leaders Resource Network (ELRN)

› Native American Indigenous Resource Network (NAIRN)

› Disability Community Resource Network (DCRN)

At the LA Y, we’re excited to offer development experiences that will help you achieve your professional goals. The People, Culture and Development Team organizes and manages trainings designed to onboard new employees, enhance people skills and equip new and emerging leaders. Partnering with your supervisor, use a Development Planning Form to co-create a learning plan that incorporates:

• In-house training & development courses (virtual and in-person). Click here to view the current Training Calendar & Course Catalog
• Y-USA learning and development:
  • eLearning courses through the Learning and Career Development Center
  • Become a certified Y Leader! Y-USA’s Leadership Certification program is open to all YMCA employees at all levels. 
• Learning Cohorts
• LinkedIn Learning
• IBM Skills Build
• Train a class! Teaching others is a great way to grow
• Experiential learning
• Onboarding Checklists by Dept/Position:
  • Membership

Please email ErinSacco@ymcaLA.org for more information on the learning and development programs above.

Coffee with the CEO

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, 9/30; 10 AM-11:30 AM – Location: Santa Anita Y
  • Y Centers invited: Santa Anita Y/Crowell Family Y/Pasadena-Sierra Madre Y/Burbank Y/Camp

Whether you’re shopping for LA Y belt bags or redeeming your Team Member of the Month store credit, the LA Y online swag shop carries exclusive items created specifically for the LA Y team!

Refer a friend to work for the Y and you may be eligible to receive a $250 bonus!

Employee Referral Program Information:

• The referring employee must be employed by the Association at the time of payout.
• The referred employee must be employed by the LA Y for at least 60 days in order for the referring employee to qualify.
• All active employees are eligible except team members who have hiring authority over the referred individual.
• Referred individuals excludes re-hires, transfers, shared staff, temporary staff or subs.
• The referral reward will be reported as taxable income.
• Only one referral reward per candidate may be given.
• Program is subject to change and may be extended or terminated at any time

Please contact HR@ymcala.org for more information.

For insight into special events taking place across the Association, Team Member shout-outs and information on upcoming training opportunities, follow the LA Y Team Member Instagram account!