About the Role
Under the direction of the Membership Director, the Member Services team lead is responsible for supporting the operation of the Member Services desk.
Responsibilities
- Effectively interacts with members and offers assistance to participants who enter the YMCA.
- Controls facility entrance by checking memberships and processing day passes.
- Interprets YMCA membership categories, payment plans, privileges and policies to members, guests, the general public, and Member Services staff.
- Responds to member concerns and directs them appropriately.
- Supports the Membership Coordinator/Director in training and assuring smooth operation of the Member Services team.
- Sells and processes payments accurately for memberships, program registrations, and merchandise.
- Answers incoming calls and customer questions, directing them to appropriate parties.
- Reconciles cash on hand with transaction batch.
- Maintains the Member Services Desk, area, and supplies, and manages merchandise for resale.
- Assists the Membership Coordinator/Director in the operation of the department.
- Works with the Member Services Team to assure timely collection of membership dues.
- Assists in implementing and overseeing YMCA-wide events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge and expertise using Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience working with children.
- Demonstrated excellence in de-escalation skills when managing challenging behaviors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Able to be consistently vigilant with maintaining a clean, organized, and professional environment for members.
- Comfortable with performing basic math calculations.
- Able to be self-directed in their daily workload, balancing friendly customer service with efficient and accurate task completion with minimal direction.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- De-escalation
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree a plus
