Member Code of Conduct
The Newton YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs.
Persons using the Y are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner and respect the rights and dignity of others. The Newton YMCA's 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. The Y's Code of Conduct reflects our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Specifically, members are NOT to engage in the following activity on YMCA property including:
Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety by requesting that the offensive behavior be stopped from any person whose behavior is in violation of the Code of Conduct listed above. If a member feels uncomfortable confronting the person directly, they should report it immediately to a Y staff person.
Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a Y staff person if assistance is needed. Please do not hesitate in requesting help. Our staff are here to help make the Y the best part of your day.
The C.E.O. will review all reported incidents. The decision to suspend or terminate Y membership
privileges will be made at the C.E.O's discretion if a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred.
Persons using the Y are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner and respect the rights and dignity of others. The Newton YMCA's 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. The Y's Code of Conduct reflects our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Specifically, members are NOT to engage in the following activity on YMCA property including:
- Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling, or shouting.
- Intentional physical contact with another person in an angry, threatening,
or sexual manner. - Any demonstration of sexual activity.
- Harassment or intimidation by words or gestures, body language, or any other
menacing behavior. - Inappropriate attire.
- Theft or behavior that results in the destruction of property.
- Carrying, or concealing weapons or devices or objects that may be used as
weapons. - Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on Y property, Y vehicles,
or at Y sponsored programs. - Chronic disregard for Y policies.
- Any other conduct that is inappropriate, threatening, or offensive in
nature. - Smoking is not permitted in or outside the YMCA. The YMCA and its
property is a smoke-free environment. - The use of cell phones with cameras and all other camera or video recording
devices are PROHIBITED in all bathrooms, locker rooms and changing
areas.
Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety by requesting that the offensive behavior be stopped from any person whose behavior is in violation of the Code of Conduct listed above. If a member feels uncomfortable confronting the person directly, they should report it immediately to a Y staff person.
Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a Y staff person if assistance is needed. Please do not hesitate in requesting help. Our staff are here to help make the Y the best part of your day.
The C.E.O. will review all reported incidents. The decision to suspend or terminate Y membership
privileges will be made at the C.E.O's discretion if a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred.