About the position
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the branch and on the phone, contributing to member retention.
- Welcome members as they enter and leave the YMCA.
- Greet, engage, and/or tour prospective members and program participants.
- Support membership operations through sale of memberships and program offerings.
- Actively develop, educate, and own the knowledge base to quickly respond to member, prospective member, and program member questions.
- Take steps to building committed and connected relationships with members, volunteers, and collaborative partners.
- Directly handle and resolve membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR/AED, Blood-borne Pathogens, branch orientation, and Branch Emergency procedures.
- Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures listed in the training manual and as new policies are implemented.
- Communicate in a positive manner with members, guests, program participants and volunteers. Provide appropriate assistance as needed.
- Assist in annual branch Why It Matters Campaign. Achieve individual and team goals as related to the campaign.
- Achieve all required Traction Rec trainings as assigned. Apply and utilize Traction Rec according to established guidelines as assigned.
Requirements
- Computer Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Must be able to pass the Traction Rec training within 30 days of hire
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve, and possess effective time management skills.
- Maintain privacy requirements by not sharing personal information about members
- High degree of human relation skills: Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to peers, staff and volunteers
- Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with staff, YMCA members, volunteers, schools, and general public.
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ years of experience in work relating to customer service, either paid or volunteer
- Traction Rec experience helpful
- Previous YMCA or non-profit experience
