Activity Specialist (West Side YMCA)

General Information

The YMCA of Greater New York is dedicated to empowering youth, improving health, and strengthening community. Founded in 1852, the Y serves over half a million New Yorkers through various programs and services at 24 branches.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality through interpersonal relationships with all members, participants, and YMCA employees.
• Ensure ongoing communication with the Membership department.
• Serve as a resource for member questions, concerns, or needs.
• Enforce established YMCA policies, procedures, guidelines, and Code of Conduct.
• Monitor the Art Studio entrance and ensure access is granted only to authorized individuals.
• Aid members and program participants in effectively utilizing materials and equipment.
• Continuously monitor all areas of the Art Studio to ensure proper usage and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of the space and equipment.
• Embody the YMCA core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all spaces, materials, supplies, and equipment utilized.
• Monitor the Art Studio entrance and ensure access is granted only to authorized individuals.
• Assist members and program participants in effectively utilizing materials and equipment.
• Continuously monitor all areas of the Art Studio to ensure proper usage and adherence to policies and guidelines.
• Maintain communication with supervision and maintenance staff to ensure thorough cleaning of the Art studio spaces.
• Inform the supervisor of needed supplies, including cleaning supplies, when applicable.
• Maintain attendance rosters of participants.
• Ensure participants exit the studio and/or facility after the program ends.
• Complete incidents/accident reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain the integrity of the Community Arts Department and the YMCA of Greater New York.
• Uphold all YMCA of Greater New York standards and guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as needed for the successful operation of the Art Studio and the programs offered by the YMCA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience in the Visual Arts field.
• Knowledge of ceramics is a must.
• Creativity and flexibility are a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications preferred.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.