Top Workplaces 2022 Spotlight: YMCA of Southwest Florida offers strong work environment
The YMCA of Southwest Florida exhibits several different attributes that makes it one of the top places to work in Sarasota.
YMCA Chief Human Resources Officer for the Association Stephanie Dieter says the company is dedicated to creating a space that offers employees a strong work environment and culture.
"We are really honored and thrilled by the genuine commitment of our staff and the work that they do every single day to make our communities better," Deiter said. "Without them, we couldn't do the work that we do. We have some amazing individuals in this association and we're grateful for each and every one of them."
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According to Deiter, competitive health insurance including medical, dental and vision; a strong retirement contribution plan; paid time off; leadership development opportunities; and promoting growth from within are some of the benefits and incentives offered to employees. With over 1,100 individuals currently employed, Deiter says each worker is also provided a perk of a free YMCA membership. The type of membership such as individual or family plan is determined by whether the individual is employed full or part-time.
"We pride ourselves in offering that to our staff as well as a great work environment and culture which is really important to us," Deiter said. "We have a pretty wide footprint on the southwest coast of Florida. We're really proud of the work that we do serving our communities every day from early learning education to our family facility branches in which we have our wellness centers and then in a lot of our educational facilities. We partner with after school communities where we have after school programs. (We are) really excited to be one of the leaders in the communities, it's really a passion of ours."
According to Deiter, accolades of the YMCA of Southwest Florida include Estero Chamber 2021 nonprofit of the year, the Hottest Event-Tropical Nights, Place to Play Tennis, Place to Work Out, Best of Venice, Best Charter School. Best Childcare, Best Weight Loss, Best Yoga Studio, Best of Englewood, Best Fitness/Gym Center and Best Yoga Studio.
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Top Workplaces 2022 Spotlight: YMCA of Southwest Florida
