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Youth Development Director - Sports

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Houston, TX, USA
Full-time

The D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek is seeking a dynamic, cause-driven leader to oversee our Membership Department. The McWilliams YMCA was devastated by Hurricane Harvey but is reopening this month.  The facility will include a large wellness area, functional fitness space, dedicated cycle studio, mind/body studio, group exercise rooms, 2 pools, large child-watch program area, child care building and many acres of fields, trails, ropes courses and an outdoor pavilion.  During our peak times of the year we have over 5,500 membership units which equates to over 16,000 members with opportunity for growth with the new facility and upgraded fitness options.

This position is responsible for a $250,000 revenue budget serving 2,000 participants annually and supervises a staff team of 10.

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA youth sports programs with an emphasis on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values in to program activities.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Coordinates with photography vendor. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment, uniforms and awards as budget permits.
  • Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
  • Recruits, trains and develops sports program staff.
  • Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
  • Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Monitors and evaluates quality of the sports program.
  • Develops and implements comprehensive marketing plans for youth sports program with the support of Association and Center Marketing teams.
  • Assist in YMCA special events and fund raising activities.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • One to two years related experience operating a sports program with multiple locations.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with children and adults.
  • Desire to work with children and the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental manner.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
  • Completion of following training requirements:
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $59,000.00 - $60,000.00

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: 
Mar 11 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 11 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit