Job Description

Prospect Park YMCA Security Guard Full Time Open Position

The YMCA of Greater New York is committed to empowering youth, improving health, and strengthening community. Founded in 1852, the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers through programs and services at its 24 branches.

We cultivate a culture of learning, leadership, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Our LEAP framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth) fosters a people?first approach that embraces trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well?being of participants and staff by providing close supervision of facilities and controlling access into the facility and exit ways.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, Department of Youth & Community Development, NYCHA, and YMCA of Greater New York standards.
• Patrol facility to detect all infractions of house rules and report to the proper authorities.
• Maintain fire and safety logbooks in accordance with facility requirements and sign participants and visitors daily.
• Participate as an active member of the fire brigade and provide MOD coverage when required.
• Communicate program information to participants and visitors effectively.
• Investigate incidents and document them thoroughly; document and report all incidents/accidents immediately.
• Supervise youth participants in hallways to ensure health, safety, and well?being.
• Arrive on time, in uniform, and prepared to work at shift beginning.
• Keep the check?in area neat, organized, and free of hazards.
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks when necessary.

Desired Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of security experience.
• Knowledge of security and safety procedures.
• Sprinkler certification S?95 FDNY preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• NYS Certified Security Guard License preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certifications preferred.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers retirement benefits, medical coverage, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by an individuals employment status, tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your rsum and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Center in Cornerstone.

Job ID

req2122

Employment Type

Full?Time / Regular

Location

Prospect Park YMCA
357 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

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