EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Owner:  Henderson Young Men's Association, Inc.
Project:  Henderson Family YMCA
Submittal Deadline:  March 29, 2004
Send Submittals To:  Paul Ross; paulr@henfamymca.org; 380 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson NC 27536

Job Summary:

Henderson Young Men’s Christian Association, Inc., dba, Henderson Family YMCA, is seeking services from a Design-Build firm. The scope of the project generally includes redevelopment of a 10-acre YMCA campus with two existing buildings, 39,700 sq ft and 19,000 sq ft.  The project will include an analysis of the suitability of a new building construction, or a mix of new building construction and renovation of existing facilities. The indoor facility will generally house a natatorium, gymnasium, wellness center, group fitness studios, nursery, after school/summer day camp, teen programming, food preparation, changing areas, meeting, administrative, maintenance and support space.  Outdoor amenities will include a playground, activities field, quarter-mile walking track, pickleball courts, parking.

The YMCA intends to fund this project through the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program.

Professional services for this project will need to include funding application assistance, design, bidding, and construction administration.

Requirements:

Complete RFQ packages shall be submitted no later than March 29, 2024. A copy of the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package may be obtained by contacting:

Paul Ross
Henderson Family YMCA
380 Ruin Creed Rd.
Henderson NC, 27536
252-438-2144
paulr@henfamymca.org

Staff position:  Bus Driver
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Youth Program Director

Position Summary:
The bus driver will perform a safety check of his/her bus before traveling each day.  Responsible for maintaining the fuel in their bus and for being punctual.  Will follow their designated route and safely transport campers from school or to and from field trips to the Henderson Family YMCA. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests and program participants.

Essential Functions:

• Bus drivers are required to run a specific bus route and pick up Y
  MCA after school campers and bring them to the Y
  MCA
• Permanent drivers need to be available for early release days and all school days
  Monday through Friday
• Substitute drivers need to be available in the absence of permanent drivers
• Daily responsibilities include a bus check of tires, gas and oil,  walking through the bus and checking for items left behind, locking the bus with the emergency brake engaged and returning keys to the key box
• Drivers should sweep the bus no less than twice a week
• Be aware of your surroundings and always be safety conscious
• Know the Y
  MCA character traits – Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith – and demonstrate them; discuss these with the campers when appropriate
• Have respect for your co-workers and help one another – be sure to show the same respect to the children
• Have fun!

Qualifications:

• North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with passenger endorsement). Experience preferred but not required
• 
  Must have a friendly, positive personality and be willing to work with children
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.

Expectations:

• Be punctual – come in and leave as scheduled
• Avoid absenteeism when at all possible
• Carry out responsibilities
• Be caring and understanding of the children
• Be cheerful and friendly to co-workers, staff, children and parents
• Follow and adhere to all camp policies and guidelines and Y
  MCA policies
• Dress appropriately
• Be committed to campers, co-workers, ASC, the Y
  MCA and its character traits
• 
  Maintain a positive attitude and be motivated to play and have a good time
• Be safety-minded at all times
• Maintain strict confidentiality about “Y” business
• Do not discuss personal issues/problems where members may overhear.

Staff position:  Camp Counselor
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Youth Program Director

Position Summary:
Organizes and implements high quality program(s) within the Youth Development Department.

Essential Functions:

• Greet campers and parents with a smile.
•  Assist with group activities, bathroom monitoring, changing for swim and swim time, snack time and lunch. Play and interact with campers and promote the YMCA character traits. 
• Never assume complete control of a group.
• Be aware of your surroundings and always be safety conscious.
• Report any problems to a Team Leader or the Director.
• Interact with the children during games, activities, and programs – remember to come down to their level.
• Bring swimsuit every day.
• Aid in cleaning up areas after all activities.
• Be sure to supervise in the bathrooms always.
• Set the example – be a role model.
• Attend staff meetings and Family Night Activities.
• Know the YMCA character traits – Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith – and demonstrate them; discuss these with the campers when appropriate.
• Have respect for your co-workers and help one another – be sure to show the same respect to the campers.
• Have fun!
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

Staff position:  Group Instructor (Wellness/Fitness/Aquatics)
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Health and Wellness Director

Position Summary:
Instruct group classes; provide excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Lead group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. 
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. 
• Build effective relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA. 
• Maintain working knowledge of class and trends to provide effective information and support to members. 
• Keep accurate class attendance records. 
• Keep up with time card 
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. 
• Dress in appropriate attire for class 
• Responsible for ensuring the aerobics room is clean. Placing all equipment back in its place, and turning all lights off. 
• Arrange a substitute when absent 
• All instructors will be financially responsible for their initial certification. The YMCA may assist with renewal CEC's to keep their certification updated and active. All instructors will sign a non-compete contract should they seek financial assistance from the Y to maintain their certification. Those choosing to be financially independent regarding their certification will not have to sign a non-compete contract. 
• All instructors will be expected to attend 2 mandatory staff meetings per year.

Qualifications: 

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
• Certification in areas of expertise. 
• Must have current driver’s license

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. 
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Expectations: 

• Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values. Demonstrate a desire to serve others. Recruit members and build effective, supportive, working relationships with them. 
• Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relate well to others. Seek first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remain calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speak and write effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others. 
• Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Participate in meetings. Strive to meet or exceed a high-value experience for members. 
• Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 
• Recognize that the YMCA depends on all staff working together and that being a team player means willingness to assist other staff members in doing whatever is needed; if you don’t know an answer, find out and follow-up. 
• Be sure to clock in on arrival and out on departure; errors should be reported to your supervisor as soon as possible. Allowing someone else to handle a time card is fraud and could result in termination. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality about “Y” business. 
• Do not discuss personal issues/problems where members may overhear.

Staff position:  Kid Zone Attendant 
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Youth Program Director

Staff position:  Lifeguard
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Aquatics Director

Staff position:  Membership Desk Associate
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Membership Director

Staff position:  Nursery Attendant 
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Youth Program Director

Staff position:  Group Fitness Instructor
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Health and Wellness Director

Staff position:  Sports Assistant
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Sports Director

Position Summary:
The youth and adult sports assistant will maintain a positive attitude within the YMCA environment with co-workers, members and sport participants.

Essential Functions: 

• Greet participants and direct them to the correct field or court. 
• Set up for the specific sport 
• Inside sports: set up volleyball courts with nets and water cooler, raise and lower goals for basketball, set up chairs and tables for teams, scorekeeper, referees and break it all down and put all equipment back in proper storage
• Outside sports: paint field lines for soccer or t-ball. Set up goals for soccer and fencing for t-ball. Water coolers are used for all outdoor sports and placed at each set of bleachers. Pick up trash and put equipment (soccer balls and t-ball bags) back in proper storage 
• The Sports Assistant must make sure that coaches have the equipment needed 
• Must be available for the facilitation of youth sports and adult sports

Qualifications: 

• Must be 16 years of age or older 
• No experience required but knowledge of sports and rules would be helpful
• Must be CPR certified and knowledgeable of first aid or pass certification class within 90 days of employment Youth and Adult Sports Assistant

Expectations: 

• Be punctual-follow the staff schedule provided 
• Avoid Absenteeism • Carry out responsibilities without having to be told what to do 
• Be prepared to take over for a coach in case of an emergency 
• Follow and adhere to the YMCA policies 
• Be well groomed and dress neat in athletic wear (shorts should be below fingertips) and a YMCA shirt
• Be committed to the job 
• Maintain a positive attitude 
• Be cheerful and friendly to co-workers, coaches, participants and parents at all times. 
• Always be safety-minded

Staff position:  Group Fitness Instructor
FLSA status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Health and Wellness Director