11 Things to know before working at the YMCA of the Rockies. (2021)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- I was trying to think of some helpful things to note about working at the YMCA. I'll make an update to this video if I think of more important things, but feel free to ask questions in the comments.
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Here's something to know from my experience working on the sawtooth mountains as a dishwasher: being a dishwasher in the sawtooths is better than being a dishwasher in the city. Nothing is ever perfect but living in such a great place is something else man. And if you are good about using your days off it is a hell of an experience. All the mountains I've climbed, creeks I've crossed, and trails I've run made whatever job worth it. Because now I am temporarily working in fast food and there are no mountains.
Thanks for sharing! That's a really good point, oftentimes you have to make the best of wherever you are and yeah nowhere is perfect.
I am so happy and grateful now that I am working at the ymca.
Happy to hear that!!
Thank you so much for this! I know this was put out a while ago but I'm starting my first seasonal job next week so I'm glad I stumbled across this vid.
I hope you have a blast!!!
grew up at the Y - tip for altitude sickness in Estes - go up to Rainbow Curve in RMNP right away and stay there for a bit - come back down to the Y and you should be fine. and yes...hydrate like crazy if you're not used to altitude. it's important.
Hmm. I wish I'd tried that when I was there. I was ALWAYS sick. 😫 Good tip though. 👌
I start at the Y in September, what’s the the RMNP?
@@isaiahalicea6148 Rocky Mountain National Park
Thanks for the insight! I’m doing seasonal work in Idaho and I’m leaving in 3 weeks so your channel has been helpful in my journey to seasonal work! I’m torn between wanting a roommate and hoping for a solo room, on one hand a roommate can be your first and most easily found friend but also a solo room could be a dream for a whole season not to mention the roommate could turn for the worse 😅😂
You're 100% right about the roommate situation😄. They're have been times I've been very blessed with great roommates and times I was hesitant to go back to my own room because of a roommate.
@@bri_nicolex Bria for President!!! 2024.
hey not sure if you’ll see this reply since you commented this literally two years ago but i was wondering how your experience went! and if it went well, would you mind sharing how you found the job? thanks!
@@victoriamarie3974are you at the y? I’ll be their in a week
Love 💕 this. My son worked in Hawaii Kauai,and Moab Utah , now headed to Beaver Creek Colorado and he is only 20. He really enjoys the traveling and experience until he is ready to go to school. Tootles on giving us helpful information.
Wow, it's so awesome to be able to travel at a young age!! I really want to be able to work a season in Hawaii too!!
Hi. Beautiful!! thanks for the information, it's very helpful. I will be in a Zoom interview today. Take care!!!
Love your channel please keep making these videos. Sending you love from Glenwood springs. ☺️
thank you for this! taking a girls trip and this is a great way to learn more about where we are staying🥰
I’m enjoying learning more about seasonal jobs from your videos! Do you know if any of the places you have been so far will let you bring your small rv as housing rather than living in a dorm? Thank you!:)
My daughter will be coming from the Galveston area...she's nervous about the room assignment and altitude.
With the altitude it really helps to be hydrated and have a bit of food on your stomach in my experience. It affects people differently some not at all and some people get really sick. People there are really understanding so if she has to take a few days off from work to adjust it's fine, I had to do that when I got back there. With the room assignments I'll say this, I haven't known a ton of people to be unhappy with their room assignments but if she is at all she needs to communicate with HR and staff experience asap, and make sure to keep on them until she's satisfied, hope that helps.
Hi, I am wondering what job you are doing there as I am looking into going there starting in January but I have a lot of hesitation around whether it’s worth it or if another resort type place would be better. I’m also wondering about compensation (you don’t have to answer if you’re uncomfortable) but do you feel that the pay is enough and the cost that they charge you to live there is worth it for the benefits?
Any advice for someone from central texas who isn’t really familiar with the snow/cold?
Yes! Pay attention to the clothes you're bringing, because we don't see real snow in Texas, a lot of the jacket, coats and socks etc. That you buy in the area won't be good enough for true winter weather. I'd recommend either buying things online or shopping when you get there. I know I literally only owned thin, no-show socks when I went to the Y, I learned really quick that wasn't going to cut it. Lol
Hi! I’m new here, and thank you for your advice! I’m currently thinking about going there on June for the Work & Travel program, and I’m not sure if there’s overtime. I kinda need to work as many hours as possible to get back some of the money I put in the program 😂 So yeah, can I work overtime or more than five days a week? Or can I look for any jobs nearby? Thanks beforehand! Have a lovely day ☺️
HI! so of course overtime would depend on whether there is a need for it. Like if your department is short-staffed or if there are a lot of guests coming in and there is extra work that needs to be done. I really wouldn't count on being able to rely on consistent overtime. There are bars, restaurants, tourist shops, and little hotels in Estes Park, so in the summertime, you'll likely be able to find a part-time job in town.
@@bri_nicolex thank you so much for replying! I’ll take that into account. Quick question, is it easy or hard to get to the town? Are there like any buses (and if so, how much do they cost?😂)? Does it take a lot of time? Sorry for so many questions hahaha🥺
@@graciarosales413 so there are no public buses, although the YMCA has employee shuttles that run into town a few times a week. And it probably takes like 5-8 min to get into town not far at all. 🙂
Hi, great video! I was wondering about how long it took to get a reply after you applied for a job? I just applied a little less than a week ago and wondering when I might get a response, thank you!
To be honest lately it seems some places have been quite slow responding to applicants. I've had some places get back to me within a few days of applying and others it's been two weeks or later. If it's a place I really want to go to I'll email or call to check in on the status of my application.
@@bri_nicolex thank you! I just got a response back!
So I was thinking about doing this during the summer and I was really hoping to get a single room. Can you not request one even if you have a need for it? Would you just pay more? Also, 3 people in that TINY room? I feel like that would be horrid. Your videos have been really helpful : D Could you maybe mention stuff about the pay, good/not that good etc?
So they don't have it set up where you can pay for a single occupancy room like some places, and during the summer it's near impossible to have a single room. SOMETIMES a few elderly people will get their own rooms but there are just so many more people during that time. It's one of the reasons why I wouldn't come in the summer personally. The pay isn't the worst I've seen but it certainly isn't the best, the base rate for all seasonal workers is $12.56/hr, the problem is that unfortunately the room and board is $800/month.
@@bri_nicolex wooooow.... $800 to be stuffed into a small room, with communal bathrooms.... why is it so high jeez
How do people who're in those living situations like it(or not), do you know:?
@@MrLOLgab yeah to be honest I've yet to see a room and board fee so high it's quite abnormal actually. Most of us try to get overtime even if it's in other departments and you have to have little to no monthly bills for it to work comfortably.
$800 that’s a rip off and scam for 3 people in a room. No Thanks
Arrive in August !
I love that place. You'll be there for rut season, have fun!!!!
I applied for thr winter. Hope they call me back if not I'll go bk to Alaska
Where in Alaska?
Hey did you hear back I’m looking into applying as well!
Hey Bria! Girl I've been on my own travel journey and living life but I'm back(for now) lol. Alright time for me to catch up on your videos. Alright bye 🥴😹😹😹
Was up. 👋🏼
Hey° how long did you stayed there_?? does the make a lot of weddings_? do you know if they are some mmusic going on there on in the town_
hello, can i ask about the housing? me and my boyfriend will be trainees for 18 months at YMCA, is it possible for us to be roommate? or it should be in different quarters ? thank you :)
Hi, the YMCA doesn't currently have housing for couples. They also won't room people of the opposite sex, as far as I'm aware.
I just applied. Do you think its better to rent off site or live on property
Estes park is a very small tourist town, which mean properties are few and far in-between and also expensive. The Y also doesn't pay much, so I feel as though you'd have difficulties qualifying/affording rent. With the Y, although I find their room and board to be quite high, you are getting housing and three meals a day. In my opinion you'd fare better by living on property.
Does Uber operate in Estes Park?
No unfortunately not. I've never been in the summer but at best I think they have a downtown trolley in the summer. And sometimes there's like one guy in town that will run a taxi service from his car, you can imagine how expensive that would be.
Hey!
If you want to go eith your partner they put you together?
They don't have specific housing for couples. It's all dorm style living however if you have a roommate request I believe they'll try to accommodate.
What's the best way to get to know people at YMCA?
Honestly, the Y can seem so big at times that you can easily end up with only friends that are within your department; which was fine with me. If you're looking really get to know people you have to try to participate in the activities, they usually have the calendar for employee activities and that often brings people of different departments together.
Heading there from New Orleans man I just hope they not racist 😔
I experienced that heavy in AZ, unfortunately & WY! In AZ, I was literally the only POC working in the entire resort & saw maybe one POC the entire season of me working there for 9 months! When my brother visited me for my bday weekend to surprise me, we went out to eat. Unfortunately, as soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were met with nasty stares & ppl looking at us like it was 1950! We decided to leave because I definitely wasn't staying there to eat!🤦♀️
do you get drug tested when you work here
No. You don't.