Sports/Programs Assistant

Program/Department Responsibilities

• Affirm membership and program information to members and potential members to increase their participation in each area.
• Provide tours to potential new members explaining the facility, policy information, and membership rates, promoting the various programs and memberships.
• Make continuous rounds on an hourly basis, throughout all areas of the facility, to make oneself visible and available to members in all parts of the facility.
• Ensure all requests, comments, and/or complaints are immediately addressed by you, and referred to your supervisor and/or the appropriate staff person.
• Provide back-up to Membership Service Desk Staff when they are cashing in/out or on an "as needed" basis.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, member registration, membership desk, etc.
• Maintain timely collection and appropriate safekeeping of Central Division’s funds.

Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility

• Ensure a safe environment for all members.
• Aid in preparing for class and program setup to include but not be limited to clearing out gym/program space, setting up equipment, moving fans and cleaning gym floor.
• Pick up from the locker rooms and launder all towels.
• Be responsible for cleaning (using the damp towel method) all recreation and gym floors as assigned, (prior to all classes, programs or special events).
• Ensure the free weight room, (Strength Fitness Center), is properly picked up in accordance with the system set by your supervisor.
• Adhere to facility closing procedure to include locking all doors, closing windows, turning off lights, inspecting and shutting down saunas and steam rooms, securing pool and returning all used towels to the laundry receptacles.
• Ensure members have safe access to and from the Y and the parking lots during inclement weather.

Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility

• Demonstrate the character values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility at all times.

Closing Statement

To ensure the overall operations of the Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• Supports fundraising.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Buils rapport and relates well to others.
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Must maintain CPR certification
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs

Preferred Sports of Interest

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Football