Rec Room Attendant

YMCA of Youngstown; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Youngstown seeks a part-time program leader to supervise a program area, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and high-quality experiences for children and families. You will champion the YMCA core values—honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring—and support staff and volunteers in delivering community programs.

Responsibilities include engaging members, maintaining a clean, safe space, following safety policies, and contributing to fundraising and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with experience working with children.
• Ability to work well with youth and parents and be energetic, creative and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program area supervision to engage members and maintain quality experiences.
• Act to connect people with the Y cause through service and engagement.

Skills

Child supervision

Youth engagement

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

CAUS E-OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

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. This position is responsible for providing direct supervision for a safe, pleasant, secure environment and top-notch member service. Responsibilities include providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT— Engage with members and supervise program area; supports program quality,
• MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT—Act intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome, Connect, Support, Invite. Lead staff and volunteers in developing a culture of service and engagement.
• FACILITY— Keeps work area and equipment clean and functionable. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs.
• RISK MANAGEMENT— Knowledgeable of and follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to facility use, medical, disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies; complete Incident Reports.
• BUDGET—Is a good steward of Y’s resources, uses resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved.
• ANNUAL CAMPAIGN—Supports YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• MARKETING –supports the work of the Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING—Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member inquiries, emails, messages and complaints in timely manner. Creates an atmosphere of friendship, achievement, and belonging.
• Maintains required certifications, attends all in-services and required trainings/meetings.

Advancing our Mission & Cause

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

Building Relationships

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion:

Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

Leading Operations

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Developing & Inspiring People

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age with previous experience working with children;
• Must demonstrate an ability to work well with youth and parents and be fun, energetic, creative and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Requirements of employment

• YMCA New Staff Orientation training plus CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment training, YMCA Leader training within 30 days of hire date.
• Available to work 3-5 days/week for a minimum of 4 hours during the hours of M-F 4-8pm and Sat 9-5

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.

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to carry out all requirements of a YMCA certified preschool teacher.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.