MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members, program participants, and guests.  Our Code of Conduct celebrates, reflects, & acknowledges the values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility, and holds these values up as what is right in order to help people grow stronger.

To promote safety and comfort for all, we insist that all individuals act appropriately at all times in our facility and on our property, whether they are members, guests, or program participants. We expect persons using the YMCA to behave in a mature & responsible manner and respect the rights & dignity of others. 

Our Code of Conduct does not permit language or action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct.    

Specifically, members, program participants, & guests are not to engage in the following activities:

1. Use angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
2. Engage in physical contact with another person in an angry or threatening way.
3. Demonstrate any sexual activity or engage in sexual contact with another person.
4. Use harassing or intimidating words or gestures, body language, or menacing behavior.
5. Wear inappropriate attire.
6. Stealing personal property or engage in behavior that results in the destruction of personal property.
7. Carrying or concealing any weapon, device, or object that may be used as a weapon.
8. Using or possessing illegal chemicals, drugs, or alcohol in or on YMCA property, or at a YMCA sponsored program.
9. Loitering in or outside the YMCA facility.
10. Use of camera cell phones in the facility.
11. Use of tobacco products inside or outside the YMCA.
12. Any other conduct that is inappropriate, threatening, or offensive in nature.

Our YMCA and its property is a tobacco-free environment.  Use of tobacco products is not permitted in or outside the YMCA. 

Members, guests, and program participants are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety by asking any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to stop such behavior.  If a member or guest feels uncomfortable confronting the person directly, they should report it immediately to a staff person or the Director on Duty.  Members & guests should not hesitate to notify a staff person if assistance is needed. 

YMCA staff members are eager to be of assistance. Please do not hesitate when requesting help.  Our staff is here to help make the YMCA the best part of your day.

YMCA Management will investigate all reported incidents.  Suspension or termination of YMCA membership, guest, or program privileges may result from any violation of this Code of Conduct.  The YMCA expressly reserves the right and discretion to suspend and/or terminate any member, guest, or program participant.

The Executive Director will review all reported incidents if an alleged violation of the code of conduct occurs.  The decision to suspend or terminate YMCA membership, guest, or program privileges will be made at the discretion of the Executive Director.