Groups Coordinator

Description:

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice.

Objective: Under the direction of the Sr Program Director, the Groups Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of the Camp Collins High Adventure Program and serve as the coordinator and host for all rental groups.

Job Responsibilities:

The Groups Coordinator will act as the lead program director for all Camp Collins adventure and ropes programs. The GC will act as a lead facilitator, trainer, and equipment manager for all courses, year-round. The GC will act as the lead point of contact, coordinator, and host for all outside rental groups. The GC will support the maintenance department, specifically in the areas of housekeeping and landscaping. The GC will serve on summer camp leadership staff, helping with general summer operations and logistics. The GC will train ropes staff, maintain skill levels, and manage all aspects of the program.

Job Specifics:

• Manage adventure staff
• Maintain all adventure courses
• Maintain and coordinate all adventure programming safety inspections and certifications
• Schedule and coordinate trainings
• Communicate with outside rental groups
• Staff all rental groups
• Host all rental groups
• Support Maintenance Department year round
• Support Food Service Department year round
• Assist with camp maintenance projects
• Assist with all summer camp programs
• Drive camp vehicles
• Provide support to the camp administrative staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Mental and physical ability to work well under pressure and perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.

Key Results:

1. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.
2. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
3. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
4. Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
5. Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.
6. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
7. Assesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately.
8. Meets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility.
9. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands and manages interactions appropriately, is accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is open to performance feedback and coaching.
10. Demonstrates compliance in the following areas: Collaboration, employee paperwork, performance evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code, code of conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires and maintains required certifications for current position.
11. Anticipates and takes action to meet the needs of members and the community. Responds to requests, inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and appropriate fashion to assure that member feels values.
12. Improvised quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstance to better meet the needs of others.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• ACCT Level 2 certification, have or able/willing to obtain
• Positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.
• Must pass YMCA background check.
• College Degree
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of employment
• Possess strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in similar job setting preferred.