Sports Manager

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YMCA of the USA
Livonia, MI, United States, United States
Full-time
Livonia Family YMCA

Great opportunity for an energetic, goal-orientated manager to supervise and direct sports programs at the branch level.


The Sports Manager develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA sports programs with an emphasis on the mission, goals and objectives of the organization. He/she will remain current on best practices related to their assigned subject area(s), as well as maintain the needs of each participant as a number one priority.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide direct leadership to branch sports programs designed to meet the needs of the community.
  • Works with the Regional Director of Sports to establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating objectives.
  • Ability to manage and supervise employees and volunteers at multiple locations is essential to this position.
  • Responsible for marketing and promotion of sports programs and entering all program information in ACTIVE
  • Recruit, train, supervise and develop all staff and volunteers needed to deliver programs.
  • Communicates effectively with branch staff, program participants and families to ensure programs operate smoothly and efficiently.
  • Develop, monitor and control program budgets.
  • Work with branch leadership teams to ensure coordinated programs and schedules that meet the needs of YMCA membership and community.
  • Ensure that the environment, equipment and supplies are adequate and safe for conducting programs.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with school personnel, other agency staff and community leaders to facilitate program development.
  • Represent branch at program management team meetings.
  • Ensure staff members maintain required certifications.
  • Participate in Annual Campaign and other special events.
  • Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
  • Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner (within one business day).
  • Performs other duties as assigned by administration.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Associates degree required in Physical Education or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • One to two years related experience in a recreational setting preferred.
  • Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
How to Apply: 
[email protected]
Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Nov 13 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit