What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rec Center position at YMCA of Youngstown?
Rec Center And Youth Fitness Monitor
Job Title: Rec Center and Youth Fitness Monitor
Department: Physical
Reports to: Youth & Teen Director
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. Provides supervision of Gym Courts 1 & 2 , and the DORA (Davis Outdoor Recreation Area). Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the facility policies and ensures all members and guest have a pleasant and safe experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises and patrols Rec Center and Youth Fitness
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Maintains the cleanliness of Rec and YF, reports maintenance issues to supervisors.
- Engage members in homework help, games, and activities
- Shows participants how to properly use machines and how to properly keep track of their progress.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- Previous experience working with children
- At least 18 years of age
- CPR, First Aid, Oxygen certifications and Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of physical and indoor settings.
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