Sports Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Full-time

The Sports Program Director is responsible for developing, organizing, delivering and administering sports leagues, recreation programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults at assigned branch. The incumbent recruits, hires, supervises and develops their team.  They are responsible for recruiting and engaging volunteers for their programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, organize, deliver and administer sports leagues, tournaments, recreation programs, activities and awards for assigned branch
  • Plan, organize, schedule, and direct all games, facilities, officials, and scorekeepers for YMCA sports and activities for assigned branch
  • Actively research new sports programs and activities targeted toward youth and adults
  • Recruit, hire on-board, train, develop and supervise sport team members
  • Ensure a high level of customer service for all program participants
  • Prepare and manage the program budget to ensure revenue and program service goals are achieved
  • Serve as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations
Educational Background: 
Degree in Recreation, Management, Physical Education or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, implementing, scheduling and evaluating varied sports recreation programs
  • Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage sports recreation program activities at multiple sites
  • Knowledge of rules in sports recreation program activities
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Creative thinker with a history of applying innovation in programming
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build community relationships
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (within 30 days of hire)
  • Ability to manage programs to a diverse population

Qualifications: Preferred

  • Multi Lingual
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32436&...

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 20 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 20 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit