Code of Conduct

YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE CODE OF CONDUCT

The YMCA of the Chesapeake is committed to providing a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all. We expect persons using YMCA programs and facilities to behave in a mature and responsible way, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Code of Conduct does not permit language or any action that can hurt or frighten another person, or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct.

Our Code of Conduct outlines prohibited actions. The list below is not all-inclusive.

• Card sharing, presenting false identification, or intentional abuse or non-compliance of YMCA policies.
• Using or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles or facilities or at YMCA-sponsored programs is prohibited.
• Smoking on YMCA property – all of our YMCA buildings and grounds are smoke-free environments.
• Carrying or concealing a weapon of any kind.
• Harassment, verbal abuse or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior.
• Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive or threatening way.
• Inappropriate sexual conduct including explicit conversations or any sexual contact with another person.
• Theft or behavior that results in the destruction or loss of property.
• Loitering within facilities or on the grounds of a YMCA.
• Use of cell phones in locker room or bathrooms.
• Wearing inappropriate (i.e., containing profanity or illegal product marketing), immodest or revealing attire.
• Use of social networking websites in a manner that is contrary to the YMCA's mission, is detrimental to the community or is in violation of the law.
• Any behavior or activity that is against the law.
• The YMCA offers Personal Training for our Y members and guests. For liability reasons, only certified personal trainers employed with the Y or through a contract agreement are allowed to train clients at the Y. Use of non-YMCA personal trainers is prohibited within all of our branches and may result in the revocation or membership. 

The YMCA reserves the right to deny, suspend or revoke membership or access privileges to any person if, in the YMCA's sole discretion, the actions or inactions of a person are detrimental to the health, safety or enjoyment of its employees, volunteers, members or participants. In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who is a registered sex offender, has been arrested for or convicted of any crime involving weapons, violence, sexual abuse, or the sale, possession and/or transportation of illegal drugs.

Please notify a YMCA staff person immediately if there is an accident, injury, unusual incident or you believe that our Code of Conduct is being violated.

Suspension or termination of YMCA membership may result from a violation of our Code of Conduct. While an incident is being investigated, the membership of the person(s) accused of violating our Code of Conduct may be temporarily suspended pending a final decision.