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Rhody Squash & Athletics Program Director

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Middletown, RI, United States
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements all youth sports, adult sports and the RhodySquash program.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Rhody Squash Program:

  •  Oversee implementation of the three program goals, including student programming of squash coaching, tutoring, volunteer  activities for students, transportation and assistance SSAT tutoring with opportunities for high school applications.
  •  Coordinate with Squash Coach, tournaments, scrimmages, Calendar and logistics.
  •  Coordinate with Tutor, Parent Liaison (emails, phone calls and meetings).
  •  Coordinate with Marketing Director for communications and marketing, update website and create email blasts, Facebook etc.
  •  Maintain key community partnerships with school(s), community service sites, practice facility, volunteers.
  •  Organize quarterly Board of Advisors meetings. Collaborate with members in active participation of program goals, develop strategic plans for RhodySquash.
  •  It is important to easily build rapport with disadvantaged kids.  Self-disciplined, pro-active, “self-starter”.  Positive, energetic with can-do attitude.

Athletics Programs:

  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands all sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
  • Creates teams for the YMCA sports programs from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
  • Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules for the YMCA sports programs; 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, promoting healthy eating and good nutrition.
  • Organizes and conducts sports clinics.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; YMCA 101
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Entrepreneurial drive, highly self-motivated, goal oriented
  • A passion for, belief in and devotion to urban youth development
  • Exemplary organizational and time management abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00

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: 
Jan 15 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit