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Sports Director

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Full-time

Are you looking for an opportunity to positively influence the lives of the members of your community? Do you have a collaborative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and the general public? Would you like to join an organization that believes in strengthening the foundation of our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility?

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is hiring an experienced and ambitious Sports Director who will be responsible for the development, supervision, and direct administration of youth and adult sports. This position is a full-time exempt level position.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training all staff and volunteers relating to assigned programs.
  • Develop and oversee youth and adult sports programs, tournaments, special interest classes, court facilities, and facility rentals.
  • Develop and run department budget.
  • Develop and implement new programs that meet the needs of the community and the goals and objectives of youth and adult sports programs as set forth by the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region.
  • Develop and implement an adequate marketing strategy to assure the success of youth and adult sports programs.
  • Administer all aspects of adult physical education programs including instruction, leagues, and tournaments.
  • Administer all aspects of the youth and adult sport programs, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.
  • Responsible for securing sponsorships for youth and adult sports programs.
  • Establish, improve, and maintain collaborative relationships by meeting individually with school principals and other key community members who assist in developing and continuing programs.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field with minimum of 6 months FT experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • You will bring previous hiring, supervision & development of staff experience.
  • You will have experience with program design, development, implementation and retention.
  • Have working knowledge of sports and coaching fundamentals.
  • Have the ability to manage and balance a department budget (preferred).
  • Experience in Program and Volunteer Development (preferred).
  • YMCA Team Leader Certification (preferred).
  • All YMCA staff positions require certifications in CPR/AED-Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Preferred candidates will have current certifications however training is available
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Plus 12% retirement benefits after eligibility requirements are met.
  • Salary depends on experience, education and certification.

Salary: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00

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: 
Oct 29 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 30 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit