Family Programs - Lead - EPC;

POSITION SUMMARY:

Activity Facilitators are responsible for leading family-oriented and group programs for members and guests of all ages. This includes sports, archery, outdoor nature activities, mini-golf clubhouse, roller rink, science experiments, climbing wall, games and other family programs. Additionally, Activity Facilitators will assist guests at the program registration desk. Lead staff are responsible for working with Family Programs Assistant Director to plan staff events and professional development seminars.

Lead staff are expected to assist with training and be a resource for other staff in regards to program development and implementation.

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

• Responsible for independently executing programming activities
• Promote and assist in special event weekends and seasonal programming
• Assist the Family Programs Specialist in planning staff events and professional development seminars
• Assist in training Family Programs staff
• Assist other staff in developing and implementing programming
• Maintain and repair recreation equipment
• Predict, prevent, identify and respond to safety issues
• Communicate with all guests in a mature, responsible fashion
• Use computer system to assist guests in signing up for activities, check out equipment, and check participant rosters
• Make change and balance cash boxes
• Participate in daily cleaning of program buildings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned, including working in other departments

• Lead guided hikes or snowshoe hikes dependent on season
• Assist at the Nordic Center in winter when necessary
• Operate and maintain safety at the ice skating rink and winter tubing hill in winter
• Operate and maintain safety at the summer tubing hill

• Facilitate axe-throwing in the summer
• Facilitate escape rooms year-round

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be fluent in speaking English
• Must possess current Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certifications

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional
• Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
• All other duties as assigned

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.

Note:

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,

or qualifications associated with the job.