POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Staff Activities Facilitator will ensure a welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all staff and volunteers. This includes planning, organizing, promoting, and leading events and activities for a diverse group of staff and volunteers. The events and activities will range from cultural events, volunteer opportunities, hikes, intramural sports leagues, shopping trips, crafts, etc.  Staff Activities Facilitators will communicate events and happenings to staff and volunteers through email, newsletters, in person, and GroupMe. Staff Activities Facilitators will work shifts in different departments in order to build connections and empathy for staff. 

OUR CULTURE: 

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other, and we expect a constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Plans, leads, and executes staff events and activities; these events can range from cultural celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and game nights 
• Host club meetings and events for various interest groups such as Arts and Culture, Sports and Fitness, Community Service and Social Justice, etc. 
• Promote staff activities and events to staff via flyers, activity guides, newsletters, word of mouth, and GroupMe 
• Develops positive relationships with all staff and volunteers and encourages participation in YMCA events and activities. Continues to create new connections with staff. 
• Collaborates with staff from other departments to create meaningful and desired events and activities 
• Handle all logistical aspects of events, including budget management, venue selection, supplies, and coordination with other departments. 
• Stay updated on current event and activity requests from staff and incorporate innovative ideas into event planning. 
• Gathers feedback from staff, conducts surveys, and tracks attendance of all staff events and activities 
• Anticipate and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during events. 
• Operate daily shuttle to the town of Estes Park as well as shuttles for appointments, social security appointments, and airport pick up and drop off 
• Must be able to take direction and work independently 
• Work varied hours including holidays, weekends, and nights 
• Possess enthusiasm to serve staff and develop positive relationships 
• Possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Be adventurous, creative, self-motivated, resourceful, and a team player 
• Ability to fluently speak, write, and read English 
• Be comfortable with technology and administrative duties 
• Willingness to assist in other areas to help other departments and create connections 
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and handle difficult situations that may arise. 
• Possess enthusiasm for staff experience and creating meaningful events and activities for all 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner 
• Have or obtain First Aid and CPR Certification 
• Must possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles 
• Work in other departments and areas as needed. 

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions 
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required 
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional 
• Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff 
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment 
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards 
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus 
• All other duties as assigned 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds 
• Must be able to walk up to two (2) miles on uneven terrain 
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, getting in and out of vehicles.