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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 : http : / / gscymca.org

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. Maintains a safe, nurturing place for children to play while

members use the facility in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Delivers excellent customer service by greeting and checking in all members

2. Creates meaningful relationships with children and parents

3. Ensures safety of children

4. Oversees Arts & Craft projects

5. Helps maintain a clean room and clean toys

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader) :

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill

community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports

fund-raising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds

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.

Operational Effectiveness : 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.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change,

and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and

how they impact relationships. 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.

Requirements :

1. Must love working with children

2. Must have experience working with children ages 0-10 years of age

3. Must have the ability to communicate well with children and parents

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

3. Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.

4. Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid

5. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor / indoor setting

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.