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The Lead Membership Associate fulfills all the duties of a Membership Associate and assists with training and coaching membership associates.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Provides outstanding customer experience by greeting members and guests and helping to direct them to the appropriate areas in the facility.
• Develops and maintains a full understanding of the benefits, offerings, and values of YGBW membership and programming and can articulate them to all types of people with differing needs.
• Performs basic functions in the organizational membership software system including but not limited to starting and processing memberships, updating contact information, taking payments, and registering individuals for programs.
• Ensures facility security by scanning members in and checking that their membership is valid before permitting entry. Screens prospects and non-members through organization’s sexual abuse screening tool before providing entry.
• Answers member inquiries and/or directs to the appropriate staff member, ensuring the inquiry is responded to appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate cash, receipt records, and financial operating procedures.
• Understands and properly executes opening and closing procedures.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and presentation with proper and current signage.
• Always wears approved YGBW apparel and name tag when on duty.
• Assists in training new membership associates on opening and closing procedures, providing technical guidance on membership software and phone systems, and responds to questions related to policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assists membership associates in handling difficult member, guest or staff issues, maintaining a pos itive attitude at all times, and elevating as needed.
• Independently leads cause-driven facility tours and sells memberships.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform s other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Must be 18 years or older

• HS diploma/GED required; bachelor's degree preferred

• At least one year of Member/Customer service experience

• Basic computer knowledge and skills

• Exceptional telephone skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated maturity and ability to work independently

• Experience in cash handling required

• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, communicate and hear The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!