Job description
Salary: 0-500 hours $17.25 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Situation:
For over 135 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind, and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120,000 participants annually.
Nature & Scope:
Major Responsibilities:
- Promote membership and program sales and services in a positive and professional manner
- Provide exemplary customer service to all members, guests, and participants in all program areas
- Provide facility tours
- Meet and exceed projected sales targets
- Engage in phone calls and member retention calls
- Support in program areas including fitness and child, family, youth programming
- Assist members and guests with fitness floor related questions including machine use, equipment locations and basic movement and exercise inquiries
- Navigate conflict and stressful situations using YMCA standards and procedures
- Promote philanthropy through the annual fundraiser campaign
- Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA policies and ensuring they are maintained among all members and staff
Requirements:
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer service orientation
- Experience in a fitness facility or recreation centre an asset
- Conflict resolution training an asset
- Fitness Theory, Group Fitness certification and/or Personal Training an asset
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
- 3 professional references
- The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set out by the province.
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
About YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.gv.ymca.ca