Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:

Somerset Hills YMCA is looking for welcoming, natural relationship builders who are also safety oriented to be Gymnasium Supervisors in our Evening and Weekend shifts. This role is responsible for engaging, mentoring, and supervising teen and young adult members using the Y's approach to Youth Development and upholding the integrity of our "member first culture" by role modeling exceptional practice of the YMCA's core values and safety expectations. This person must be able to guide young people through conflict resolution and make sure that everyone follows safety standards and policies of the YMCA.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining safety and positive relationship building between members within our gymnasium.
• Role models the YMCA's core values at all times as the "Role Model on Duty" and oftentimes teaches young people the importance of good character.
• Helps to facilitate basketball and other sports programming (may act loosely as a referee).
• Facilitates a culture that champions tolerance and acceptance of all backgrounds and dimensions of diversity.
• Acts to prevent and address any instances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.
• Responsible for addressing all member concerns as the "first point of contact". Be solution oriented to provide alternatives and create a positive outcome. Document concerns and solutions provided with branch leadership.
• Engaging members and building relationships throughout shift.
• Responsible for completing an end of shift report and submitting electronically to the Sports Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Possess at least three years of member/customer service, hospitality, or other job-related experience.
• Knowledge of basketball and other sports programming is a plus.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision and have the confidence to lead others, make quick decisions, and work as a team while being reliable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Must possess the competence and confidence to supervise a safe environment for all members to provide a quality experience in our gymnasium.
• Must demonstrate above average communication and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to familiarize oneself and retain knowledge and understanding of YMCA policies, procedures, and best practices in an adaptable format to a "member first culture".
• Must be able to be certified in CPR/AED and First Aid upon hire (training provided).
• Must have the skills, knowledge, and genuine willingness to assume a visible, welcoming presence in the facility.
• This individual is required to stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating physical stamina and agility. Must be friendly and professional at all times.

Schedule *Flexible Schedules Welcome* :

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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