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Youth Sports Director

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Boca Raton, FL, USA
Full-time

Responsible for the organization, delivery and quality of YMCA program(s) to the membership and community.  Works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
  • Recruits, trains, and develops program staff and volunteers.
  • Responsible for the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Organizes and schedules program registrations.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Secures and schedules other available athletic fields and facilities.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans.
  • Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all forms of communication and feedback on a daily basis.
  • Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings.
  • Organizes and conducts coaches training and meetings.
  • Creates teams from all registrations.
  •  Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules.
  • Trains and schedules sports officials.
  • Develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
  • Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards.
  • Coordinates and distributes team photographs.
  • Organizes and hosts season parties and events.
  • Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices.
  • Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment.
  • Organizes and conducts sports clinics.  
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in education, early childhood, recreation, human services or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two or more years related supervisory experience in school-aged child care, teen programming, and/or day camping.  
  • Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements, YMCA standards, ACA standards for day camps. 
  • Skills in staff and volunteer supervision, values education, community program development, and fund raising. 
  • Computer skills preferred
  • CPR and First Aid certifications required.
  • Driver’s license required, CDL License preferred. 
  • All staff is required to complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; Blood borne Pathogens; Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Awareness.
Additional Information: 
  • Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen
  • All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.  Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
  • This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management.  Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 28 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 28 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit