Membership Host

**Membership Hosts**

**Location: Port Colborne YMCA, Port Colborne**

**Pay: $17.20 per hour**

**YMCA Membership - upon hire**

**Employment Type**: Part time (6-15 hours per week)**

**Placement Date: October 8th, 2024**

**WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA?**

The YMCA of Niagara is a mission-driven organization committed to fueling a healthy, connected, and engaged Niagara. Our presence in over 100 program sites has been impacting the community with dedication and purpose for over 150 years.

Our legacy in the community is a testament to the transformative work we do. We serve a diverse range of individuals and families, with a commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and the wellbeing of all. As we move forward, we are embracing a revitalized approach to meet the evolving needs of the community and actively contribute to transforming lives across Niagara.

Guided by our shared values - caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility - the YMCA provides our employees with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on individuals and the health of our communities.

Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining our positive growth trajectory though continuously adapting and innovating our services and programs to meet the changing landscape in Niagara.

**NATURE & SCOPE**

The role of the Membership Host is to promote membership through selling memberships, promote the YMCA and provide excellent customer service using SAM 2.1 standards and principles.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Promote membership by providing accurate YMCA program and membership information and sales tours, and asking members to join; follow the 7 Steps of Selling.
- To respond to members/participants’ concerns in a positive, professional and supportive manner.
- Act proactively to develop positive relationships with participants, supervisors, peers and volunteers.
- Process transactions in the YMCA registration system, including new memberships and changes.
- Ensure excellent customer service by supporting and working as part of a staff/volunteer team.
- Promote the safety and security of members and participants through safe work practices, checking for health and safety hazards at all times and following YMCA policies and procedures.
- Respond to first aid and emergency situations; complete required incident reports.
- Handle cash transactions; be responsible for the security of cash and balance cash outs and floats
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara, and SAM 2.1.
- Provide information and registration for other YMCA of Niagara programs and services.
- May be asked to participate in training related to being a Service Leader and conducting financial assistance appointments. Will be required to maintain confidentiality and follow the YMCA Privacy Policy.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum 1 years’ customer service experience.
- Minimum 1 years’ sales experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to multi task and provide excellent customer service.
- Able to develop positive relationships with members and coworkers.
- Computer and phone skills are an asset.
- Able to stand for a minimum of 2-4 hours at a time.
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR - C certification will be required upon hiring.
- Upon hiring, applicants 18 years of age and older must submit a clear and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

**COMPETENCIES**:
**Results Oriented**

The ability to lead, manage and achieve identified goals

**Diversity**

Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the YMCA.

**Planning and Organizing**

Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short
- and long-term goals

**Relationship Building and Collaboration**

Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals

**Coaching and Development**

Commits to assisting participants, volunteers and self in continuous learning and development

**Quality Focus**

Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior

**Communication**

Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

**Self-Management**

Achieves planned results through personal initiative within the Association’s guidelines and policies

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Internal applicants are encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
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