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POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. An Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals in surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure members are following proper use of the area.
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies & procedures; completes related reports as required.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others and act accordingly.
- Assist in any emergencies accordingly.
- Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current First Aid, CPR/AED preferred or achieved with in the first 30 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Minimum of 15 years of age.
- Within 30 days of hire, complete all New Employee Orientation trainings.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT:
- Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
- Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
- Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
- Recommend participation in a variety of YMCA programs.
- Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
- Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness and heat.
- Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicating with emergency response personnel over the telephone.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Always maintain a neat and professional appearance.
