- 15-May-2023 to 14-Jun-2023 (PST)
- Member Service
- Sierra Madre, CA, USA
- 18.00-20.00
- Hourly
- Full Time
Medical, Dental, Vision, 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Flexible Vacation Days, free facility access to our 26 greater LA branches, before and after school childcare, sports and youth classes, paid annual Wellbeing Day, 20% off of LA Y programs, 25% off day camp for your child 10% YRetirement Fund contribution (upon eligibility) plus access to a YRetirement 403(b) Smart Account, paid training and leadership development, tuition assistance, access to SoCal Credit Union, paid sick leave, and much more!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!
We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!
Position Description
The Membership Coordinator is responsible for assisting the operations of Membership in managing the membership experience by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all members, participants and guests while providing excellent customer service and supportive environments in YMCA Fitness Centers. This position is responsible for all aspects of membership relations, including selling the value of a YMCA membership, prospective member management, new member acquisition, member satisfaction and retention as well as administrative duties as assigned by the Director. This role will support the Director in supervision of the team.
Qualifications
- AGE: 18 years of age or older
- EDUCATION: high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values; communication skills; Basic computer skills and working knowledge of M/S Office
- CERTIFICATIONS: WELLNESS CENTER AT THE Y, ORIENTATION TO HEALTHY LIVING AT THE Y. Preferred: YMCA FOUNDATIONS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
- RELATED EXPIERENCE: (2)+ years of customer service experience; 1 year supervisory experience preferred
- AVAILABILITY: Must be available to work Full-Time (40 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
- Bend, stoop, be able to lift at least 45lbs and be able to stand for periods of time up to (1) hour.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming environment for all by warmly greeting all members and guests.
- Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, and program participants.
- Ensure all membership and program enrollments are accurately processed ensuring all member information is current, by confirming contact information during enrollment.
- Process program registrations, payments, and membership enrollments.
- Respond to inquiries by providing accurate and thorough information at all times while on the phone or conducting an interview.
- Provide access control by confirming that all membership cards are scanned upon entry to ensure membership is active and up to date. This includes checking to ensure photo on membership card matches individual entering the facility as well as checking Member Access Notes to resolve any outstanding matters when necessary.
- Prospective and New Member Management
- Prospective Members: Provide over the phone and in-person prospective member interviews, and provide welcoming and thorough tours. Close all interviews/tours with an invitation to join the YMCA.
- New Members: Follow all new member enrollment procedures. Reviews membership packets and guidelines. Provide a breakdown of membership benefits and offered programs. Ensure that all new members are offered a Healthy Living Appointment.
- Provide support to YMCA branch operations when necessary, through cross-training in at least (1) other department. This may include but not limited to:
- Child Activity Center, Healthy Living, Aquatics, Child Care, Admin
- Conduct member appointments with members to help them develop and meet their fitness goals.
- Create safe environment by being aware of your surroundings and monitoring members to ensure they are performing exercises correctly; explain/demonstrate proper form to members when necessary.
- Serve as point of contact for all branch related membership marketing and communications. This may include but not limited to:
- Social media, newsletters, website & app review, flyers
- Follow and lead all member retention procedures.
- Comply with and enforce Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Cell Phone, AWAY, Member Guest and Guest Pass policies, and address member issues as they arise. Positively interpret these policies to members.
- Respond promptly and courteously to all member complaints, compliments and inquiries while following the appropriate procedures at all times.
- Offer possible options when members inquire into cancellations, while following all appropriate procedures.
- Follow daily cash handling procedures when processing payments and end of day reconciliation.
- Understand and be able to discuss and promote all YMCA programs. Inform members of YMCA programs that will meet their changing needs and interests.
- Engage with members regarding their participation in YMCA Programs, Annual Support Campaign, and special events.
- Assist the Director with administrative tasks including but not limited to, staff scheduling, department timesheet monitoring and report auditing.
- Provide supervision and support to the team with the assistance of the Director.
- Participate in community outreach through grassroots outings, building relationships and partnerships with community leaders, local businesses, and local government.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
- Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
- All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
