Membership

AYP membership is open to all YMCA employees who are committed to their professional development. As a member of AYP, you are privy to the following member benefits:

• AYP Magazine: Inspired Leadership for the YMCA Profession
  Our key publication with stories to inspire and information to put to use in your career. Every other month you will receive this magazine that is all about you, the YMCA professional.
• Learning Opportunities
  Advance your career through AYP programs that educate and inspire. From large conferences to small peer learning groups, AYP is dedicated to expanding opportunities for your professional development.
• Professional Resources
  AYP provides resource materials developed by YMCA professionals. Handbooks cover diverse topics including relocation, model policies, and stories of inspiration.
• Leadership Opportunities
  Advance your career through AYP programs that educate and inspire. From large conferences to small peer learning groups, AYP is dedicated to expanding opportunities for your professional development.
• Recognitions
  AYP nationally and at the chapter level recognizes individual achievement. Rookie awards to lifetime service awards are presented. Be inspired by the stories of the winners.
• Emergency Assistance Fund
  For nearly 100 years the Association of YMCA Professionals has supported colleagues in times of distress. National disasters, health crisis and family emergencies can trigger the need for support. Funded by the very people it helps, EAF is possible through the generous contributions of active and retired YMCA professionals.