MEMBER ENGAGEMENT ATTENDANT JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Member Engagement Attendant supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for greeting and checking-in members and program participants while providing accurate program information, directions, and clerical support to assist in creating a positive experience for all. Through intentional interactions, the Member Engagement Attendant will model excellent customer service in order to contribute to the overall success of the department, branch, and organization as a whole.

Weekend work availability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEMBER ENGAGEMENT ATTENDANT:

• Provides exceptional customer service by exceeding guest expectations. Consistently greets every person who enters the YMCA (by name, if known) and recognizes all members and guests when they leave.
• Engages in active listening with prospects, members and program participants in order to build relationships, understand an individual's goals and interests and takes the initiative to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Utilizes current operating software systems to maximize the individuals experience through membership sales, program registrations, and other software functions.
• Receives and documents payments to ensure a balanced end-of-shift report.
• Utilizes available resources to provide accurate information about membership, programs, and facilities.
• Follows and enforces all YMCA procedures and policies, including: personnel guidelines, safety guidelines, facility access procedures, and membership policies. Carries out emergency plans as appropriate
• Actively listens, reflects and responds to customer questions and concerns in a caring manner. When the opportunity presents itself, go above and beyond to resolve the situation immediately.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Attends and remains current on all mandatory training and staff meetings.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF A MEMBER ENGAGEMENT ATTENDANT:

• At least 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Previous customer service and sales experience preferred.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of technology
• Certifications required within thirty (30) days of hire: CPR/AED and First Aid for Adults, Children, and Infants.
• Completion of YMCA’s online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult, and all the employee's dependents under age 24 living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours maximum per year (rolls over)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, camp registrations, personal training packages, childcare, sports leagues, and more!)

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

 This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.