Fire Safety Director (West Side YMCA)

YMCA
Hourly
$26.00
How to Apply
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The Fire Safety Director will ensure a customer-friendly, clean, safe, and secure facility for all guests, members, and employees.
Job Description

Salary: $26.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The West Side YMCA is seeking a Fire Safety Director. Under the supervision of the Senior Property Manager, the Fire Safety Director will ensure a customer-friendly, clean, safe, and secure facility for all guests, members, and employees. They will represent the executive staff and determine, execute, deliver, and follow up on all directives related to customer service, operations, personnel, and emergency situations.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma required. Some college is desirable.
  • Must have a Fire Safety Director's Certificate.
  • Must be CPR and AED certified.
  • Working Knowledge of branch activities /programs and security.
Essential Functions
  • Address all customer service challenges related to the security operation. Document all reported incidents and abnormalities to the Building Manager for follow-up.
  • Train building employees, members, and guests on fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
  • Conduct monthly fire drills for related programs, such as DOH after-school and camp programs.
  • Inspect the fire alarm and communication system lamp test daily, and all fire alarm components semi-annually.
  • Serve as a Manager on Duty (MOD) in the absence of branch leadership.
  • Assist the front desk with guestroom overnight check-ins.
  • Monitor the fire command station and complete building rounds as needed.
  • Ensure the safety and security of all guests, members, and employees, as well as protecting the assets (physical, monetary, and reputation) of the West Side YMCA.
  • In the event of an actual emergency, act as liaison between first responders and the YMCA branch operation. Such emergency conditions may include fire, police, and emergency medical response teams.
  • Maintain knowledge (through communication with Centers and training) of all center events and conditions related to their operations.
  • Perform all assignments from branch management related to the operation of the facility, special events, etc.
  • Uphold all Association policies and demonstrate the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.