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Membership Manager

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Evanston, IL, USA
Full-time

The Membership Manager will be available and visible to members and is responsible for the successful day-to-day management of the Front Desk (24 hours of operation) and Wellness Desk.  In this role, the manager is accountable for ensuring that we are providing outstanding customer service in order to drive membership acquisition, increase member satisfaction and member retention.  The Manager will be responsible for scheduling, hiring, coaching and developing Membership Department Associates, Membership Specialists and Membership Coordinator.  The Membership Manager works effectively cross-departmentally to create seamless and consistent customer service.  This person will be accountable for achieving yearly budget goals for the membership department.  This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on conflict resolution.

The Membership Manager role requires an individual with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, access and equity.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Day-to-day management of the operations at the Front Desk and Wellness Desk.
  • Assesses staffing and schedules staff at the front desk and wellness desk. The front desk is a 24 hour operation and the wellness desk is scheduled when the facility is open to members. The Membership Manager will fill in when there are gaps in the schedule.
  • Responsible for onboarding and training of membership staff to include membership sales, program registrations, cash management, point of sale transaction, rent payments, switchboard operations, and administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Oversees the hiring, coaching, and development of Membership Department staff.
  • It is the role of the manager to set performance expectations and formally review performance of staff- coaching, training, and developing employees.
  • Responsible for implementation and ongoing review of Membership Department employee handbook.
  • Requires thorough knowledge of software systems CCC (Christensen Computer Company) and MBO (MindBody Online) for registration, program rosters, point of sale transactions and gathering data for records and reports.
  • Requires thorough knowledge of software system Paycom for payroll processing, shift scheduling, and time off requests.
  • Works individually with members to create scholarships or payment plans based on need.
  • Responds to member complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner, shares information with other staff as needed.
  • Leads in outstanding customer service, creating a welcoming environment, and delighting members. Creates this culture for all staff interactions.
  • Ensures that staff is all well versed in emergency procedures and prepared to execute them at any time.
  • Recommends new policies/procedures and changes to existing policies/procedures for consideration to supervisor.
  • Manages locker rentals in the men’s, women’s and women’s family locker rooms.
  • Works closely with other departments to ensure members/residents/guests are given accurate information and MR staff is able to effectively communicate and sell our programs.
  • Delegates assignments of special projects to Member Relations Associates, Specialists and Coordinator.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or customer based field, or equivalent experience and education
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years customer service experience in a management position - outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively engage a diverse population
  • Microsoft Office proficient, CPR/First Aid/AED Certified within 30 days of hire
  • YMCA experience is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working with and leading team
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $38,000.00 - $47,000.00

Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 12 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit