EMPLOYEE WELLNESS WITH RESULTS
Research has shown an effective wellness program can have significant impact on a variety of health risk factors including cholesterol, blood presser, cardiovascular, disease and obesity.
Through a YMCA Corporate Membership Partnership, companies can provide their employees with a comprehensive wellness program, health education and unprecedented savings on memberships, all of which can improve employees morale, absenteeism, and productivity.
Employer Benefits
Decreased Absenteeism
Employee wellness programs are linked to employees spending fewer days away from work.
Reduced Health Care Costs
Employers have a vested interest in health-related issues and reducing unnecessary medical costs.
Improve Productivity and Morale
Workers who exercise regularly tend to have more energy and are more productive as a result.
Reduce Injury
Healthy employees are at a lower risk for injury
Improve Employee Retention
Employees view health promotion programs as an added perk that makes them feel valued and appreciated.
Enhanced Employee Benefit
Employees will feel taken care of when you provide them additional benefits.
$0 joining fee (a $50 value)
Employee Benefits
Access to YMCAs Nationwide
Unlimited access to Gaston County Family YMCAs as well as hundreds of YMCA across the country through our Nationwide program (see details below).
Exclusive Rates
Y Members save on all programs and services from youth sports to personal training.
ChildWatch
Complimentary on-site childcare while using the facility with a household membership
Unlimited Group Exercise Classes
Enjoy a robust group exercise schedule for all levels and interests from aerobics to strength training
Wellness Orientation
Free, one-on-one appointment to establish goals and familiarize themselves with the facility.
Wellness Programs
Fitness challenges, nutrition programs, Evidence-Based Health Interventions and more!
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
SMALL BUSINESS
Companies with nine or fewer employees receive the following benefits from their corporate partnership:
• Waived joining fee ($50 value).
• Employers pay a subsidy of their choice (up to 75%) on each YMCA membership for up to 3 employees.
• All employees are eligible for the discount rate
• Employers are provided a YMCA Community Liaison to help communicate corporate wellness challenges, special events, and more.
MID-SIZED BUSINESS
Companies with 10-49 employees receive the following benefits from their corporate partnership:
• Waived joining fee ($50 value).
• Employers pay a subsidy of their choice (up to 75%) on each YMCA membership for up to 5 employees.
• All employees are eligible for the discount rate
• One Membership registration site visit by the YMCA staff to help enroll your employees
• Employers are provided a YMCA Community Liaison to help communicate corporate wellness challenges, special events, and more.
LARGE BUSINESS
Companies with 50+ employees receive the following benefits from their corporate partnership:
• Waived joining fee ($50 value).
• Employers pay a subsidy of their choice (up to 75%) on each YMCA membership for 10% of their total employee number.
• All employees are eligible for the discount rate
• Up to 4 separate membership registration site visits by the YMCA staff to help enroll your employees
• Employers are provided a YMCA Community Liaison to help communicate corporate wellness challenges, special events, and more.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Complete our easy online form for more information or to enroll in a Corporate Membership Partnership.
NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPANT
As a Corporate Partner, you and your employees will enjoy access to YMCA facilities across the United States that participate in Nationwide Membership. You gain access to more than 2,700 participating YMCAs in 10,000 communities across the nation! Members are required to use their home association at least 51% of the time.
Please be advised that YMCA Membership program discounts do not apply at branches outside your home branch association.
Policies and Payment Information
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a safe, enjoyable environment, the Gaston County Family YMCA asks that all members, guests, volunteers and participants act in a responsible, respectful manner towards other people, equipment, and the facilities/properties. The Y reserves the right to revoke access for any person who does not demonstrate behavior that complies with our core values, or negatively interferes with the experience of other members and guests.
Our YMCA team asks for your support in helping foster an environment that is welcoming to our diverse and vibrant community. Together, we create a safe space where people of every background have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The protection of our members, participants and staff is top priority at the Gaston County Family YMCA. To help us maintain a secure environment, please abide by the following policies:
- Membership card or valid photo ID must be presented at the Welcome Center upon each visit.
- Inappropriate use of cell phones, cameras or recording devices is not allowed.
- Filming/photography that takes place on YMCA property must be approved in advance by YMCA staff.
- Foul language, and other behaviors that are aggressive, threatening, destructive, or otherwise inappropriate are strictly prohibited.
- All YMCA campuses are drug, alcohol, weapon, tobacco and vape free.
- We highly recommend that you store all personal items in a locked locker while visiting. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Pets are not permitted on any Gaston County Family YMCA property (with the exception of ADA Service Dogs).
- All members, employees, and volunteers are screened against the national sex offender registry. The YMCA reserves the right to deny access to any person accused or convicted of a crime involving sexual abuse, or who is a registered sex offender.
GUEST POLICY
Guests are welcome to use any Gaston County Family YMCA.
- Guests accompanied by a Y Member will be charged $10/per person per visit.
- Guests not accompanied by a Y Member will be charged $20/per person per visit.
All guests must complete and sign the Guest Waiver form and show a picture ID. A responsible adult, parent, or guardian must sign in guests under the age of 18 and be present in the facility. Some restrictions on guests accessing facilities or certain spaces due to heavy usage or seasonal programming may apply. Guests do not have access to childwatch services.
Please check with the facility before you arrive to see if any restrictions are in place.
OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES
The Gaston County Family YMCA, following the example of Christ, builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We accomplish this through four essential principles that guide us in everything we do; caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. As part of our YMCA family, we ask you to join us in demonstrating these values whenever you visit the Y.
Our Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Our Mission compels us to embrace, reflect and celebrate the richness of diversity within each other and the many communities we serve. In that Christian principles are caring and inclusive, we are respectful of various expressions of faith and serve families and individuals from all traditions, backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we work to ensure that everyone, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity at our YMCA.
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Members of the same membership must reside at the same address
- Dependents are defined as 25 years & under living in the same household
- The primary party on the application determines the category and is responsible for payment
- Payment for membership must be made through a bank account or credit card draft
- All YMCA members, participants, and guests are screened by a Sex Offender Registry