Sports Director
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Sport and Tourism, Kinesiology or other related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with Sports programs preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience and proven success hiring, managing, training & developing staff preferred.
- Knowledge of summer camps, youth sports, and general program administration.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Oversee operations of all sports programming - preschool, youth and adult; summer sports camps and climbing wall. To provide proper program oversight, must be available to work Saturdays and occasional weeknights.
- Effectively communicating the mission, vision and values of the Stephens Family YMCA.
- Ensuring all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of operation.
- Integrating member-service and engagement strategies into all programs to ensure positive member recruitment and retention.
- Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of all sports programming performances and implement program changes and/or enhancements as needed.
- Provide leadership and vision in the improvement and development of existing and new innovative sports and recreation program development to better meet the needs of members and the community.
- Implement and direct department promotional and retention strategies for new and existing sports programs.
- Develop and maintain effective gym, facility scheduling and equipment to best serve members of all ages.
- Report unclean conditions, safety hazards and malfunctioning equipment.
- Plan the annual department budget; manage and implement the approved budget and take appropriate action to correct variances.
- Take lead role in implementing and managing program sponsorship initiatives, insuring department financial viability.
- Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies for the sports, leagues and ensure that equipment is properly secured and maintained while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Assist in the promotion and integration with other YMCA departments to ensure the productive, effective and efficient operation of the facility.
- Supervise, train and support assigned staff and volunteers; Establish policies, procedures and guidelines for staff to ensure quality member experience.
- Develop, plan and implement new procedures, systems and methods to promote program growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through program participation and facility excellence.
- Identify and resolve program problem areas to ensure member satisfaction.
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the community as needed and develop positive working relationships with other organizations,
- Recruit and train high quality, energetic, and cause-driven program coaches, referees and volunteers to positively impact the lives of our youth participants.
- Coordinate and educate referees on the rules, policies and philosophies of the YMCA.
- Maintain current and seek out new collaborations with community partners to extend the footprint of the YMCA.
- Maintain indoor and outdoor sporting venues to ensure safe and organized practices and game days.
- Program/Project Management
- Innovation
- Developing Self and Others
- Collaboration
- Change Leadership
- Inclusion
- Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values.
- Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
- Complete CPR/AED and online trainings.
- Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the facility
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