Under direction of the CEO and Operations Director, the Sports & Recreation Director is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA sports and recreational programs for youth and adults including; pre-school sports, school age sports, sporting leagues and family recreational opportunities. This position can and should positively affect the physical, mental, social and emotional development of the YMCA participant. The Director will successfully fulfill his/her job description by meeting or exceeding the program goals and objectives.
The expectations for this position is that youth and adult sports & recreation programs will experience an overall increase in programs offered, revenue, participants and further program development.
- Directs, coordinates and supervises sports and recreations program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands sports and recreation programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Develops, prepares, and justifies a budget for areas of responsibility. Controls and accounts for the expenditure of funds in accordance with the approved budget.Makes recommendations based on investigation for program fees.
- Interviews, recruits and trains sports and recreations staff and volunteers. Assists in reviewing, monitoring, motivating and evaluating staff performance
- Assist with sports program registration, attendance records, staff payroll and accounts receivable.
- Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games, practices and programs; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
- Solicits & secures sport team sponsorships from local business owners.
- Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings and training and meetings for coaches and or staff.
- Organizes transportation for program participants, if necessary.
- 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.
- Organizes and hosts community events promoting the YMCA.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of sports and recreation program information.
- Reviews and processes program scholarship applications.
- Ensures quality control standards and participants’ safety.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Assists with Program Committee meetings
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in program development, administration and management.
- Demonstrated track record in program growth & development.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Budget management experience
- Experience with coordinating volunteers and supervising staff.
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include; CPR and First Aid and CDL for driving YMCA vehicles.
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
- Willingness to work weekends during sport league seasons and some evenings to oversee programs.