There's nothing like working at the Y!
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day.
JOB LOCATION:Various Gyms in Waukee & West Des Moines
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE:Saturday mornings and afternoons.
PAY RANGE: $10.50-$12.50/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 15, 2023- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, this position is responsible for supervising an assigned site and the activities of the participating members/guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise activities located at site assigned to.
- Supervise members/guests participating at site and enforce rules and policies.
- Exercise sound judgment in situations not covered by policies, procedures, and practices.
- Report specific problems or needs to supervisor or designated staff person.
- Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
- Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Minimum one years of customer service experience; supervisory experience preferred.
- Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent - prior to starting.
- Intro to Y's Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired.
- Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate with people and monitor property and activity
- Ability to handle disgruntled individuals without personalizing comments
- Ability to perform light physical activity
- Ability to adapt to variety of and changing working condition
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work with diverse group of people
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to maintain control even when distracted by noise and activity
- Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA
- Ability to make sound judgments in all situations and transfer learning from one situation to another
- Respond to questions and concerns of program participants and families.