Seasonal Staff

Description

A Fall of Fun and a Lifetime of Memories when you work at Silver Bay YMCA 

Looking for a Fall getaway? Look no further, Silver Bay YMCA is hiring, and we want you to join our team! Located in Silver Bay, New York in the Adirondacks on the shores of Lake George, Silver Bay YMCA is 700 acres of endless possibilities and opportunities. Founded over 100 years ago, Silver Bay YMCA is a mission-driven Conference and Family Retreat Center which serves approximately 300 guests a week through the Fall.  Silver Bay YMCA offers a variety of programmatic activities to their guests and members including boating, fitness center, indoor climbing, tennis, pickleball, archery, basketball, beach volleyball, hiking, lectures, string quartet concerts, and a craft studio.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Seasonal Staff are responsible for supporting the needs of a variety of departments that serve our guests. Seasonal Staff require the knowledge and willingness to work in all assigned areas, as determined daily by guest needs and staffing levels.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

BENEFITS INCLUDE:  Optional housing and meals for a discounted rate, access to all programmatic areas, reciprocal passes, staff programming, free Wi-Fi, free Laundry, discounts, membership, and an amazing community of people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Seasonal Staff will be assigned to one of the following home departments and will also be required to fulfill the needs of other departments as needed.

• Conference Services: Works with the team to prepare meeting spaces for guests.
• Food Services: Performs all duties, as assigned, including food preparation, meal service, or support of catered events.
• Guest Services: Assists with guest check-in on heavy guest arrival days.
• Hospitality Services: Works with the team to prepare rooms for incoming guests on changeover days .
• Maintenance: Assists with maintenance projects, snow removal, and care of the grounds.
• Program: Supports the team by providing open hours, facilitating needs of conferences, and providing for the needs of special programs. 
• Retail Services: Assists, as requested, from scooping ice cream to handling cash transactions through the POS system. 
• Support Services: Provides transportation for staff to local shops; Albany Train Station, Bus  Station and/or Airport.

  2. Performs other duties, as requested. 

  3. As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts, and/or holidays in order to serve members, guests, and program participants.  

Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to be trained in various positions in different departments to support the operation. 
• Ability to work various schedules; may be assigned to multiple departments on a daily basis.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to problem-solve; attention to detail is essential. 
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people, including staff, peers, children, volunteers, and parents who represent all social and economic segments of the community. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to walk, pull, push, sit, bend, reach, kneel or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work outdoors for prolonged periods of time in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to work in excessive heat and cold, as required in association with the kitchen environment. Other physical requirements may include ability to traverse the various athletic grounds and facilities on the campus. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.