Sports Director I

Join the fastest growing Y Association in the country!! The Sports Director will play a key role in the launch and operations of a brand-new state of the art YMCA facility in November 2024!!

Position Summary

The Crossroads YMCA is hiring an experienced Sports Director. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This person will develop, organize and implement high quality sports programs for all ages.

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Working evenings and Saturdays is a vital part of this position due to programs running.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
• Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks for coaches and parents
• Organize and hire coordinators and staff for volleyball leagues and basketball leagues.
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs.
• Organizes and conducts summer camp clinics with camp kids
• Organize sport lessons for skills and drills; both youth and toddlers
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of youth sports program information, and organize and schedule program registrations.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Assist with special events.
• Play a role in securing gifts for the annual campaign.
• Work as a team.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Physical Education, Recreation Management or related field.
• Experience in program development, fiscal management, and staff development preferred as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills to successfully communicate and work with staff and volunteers.
• Must be able to lead others to action in a positive and favorable way.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: West Bend Online Trainings;CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation. Redwoods trainings required prior to the start of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  
  

Job Expectations

All employees are expected to act in a manner in line with the YMCA values and within the confines of the information listed above. Anyone found not acting in these manners will receive disciplinary measures up to and including verbal warnings, documented infractions, and/or termination.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.