Membership Associate I

Requisition Number 14-0109
Post Date 4/22/2014
Title Membership Associate I
Location Effingham Family YMCA
City Portsmouth
State VA
Employment Type Part Time
Work Hours Varied Shifts
Minimum Hiring Salary/Hourly Rate $7.25
Maximum Hiring Salary/Hourly Rate $8.50
Description POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Responds to member and guest needs, promotes memberships and programs, and maintains cleanliness and organization of the lobby area. Responsible for membership sales, renewals, and prospect follow up as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y and on the phone, contributing to member retention.

2.Conduct interviews and/or tours responsive to the needs of prospective members; sells memberships.

3 Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and the YMCA.
4.Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.

5.Applies all YMCA policies dealing with member services.

6.Adheres to all policies, guidelines, rules, best practices as outlined by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads or directed by supervisor.

7.Assist in all areas as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, and First Aid.
2. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
segments of the community
4. Previous customer service, sales or related experience.
5. Basic knowledge of computers.
6. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.


ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Walk, run, stand, climb, kneel, sit on floor and get back up and stoop.

2. Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.

3. Lift and pull up to 50 pounds.

4. Stand or sit for long periods of time.

5. Physically able to successfully complete required certifications.

6. Perform the duties of direct reports.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. The requirements may include background check, drug test, drivers license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check.

Additional drivers license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.


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