Organize and implement all recreational youth and mini-soccer programs for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery.
The Recreational Sports Director is responsible for organizing and implementing all recreational youth and mini-soccer programs for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery. This position will be responsible for the overall member program experience. The ideal candidate will be expected to recommend and execute strategies for player retention and recruitment, as well as manage team formation, game scheduling and recreational coach development. The incumbent will be required to spend extended hours traveling throughout the city to schools, churches and youth groups to market our programs. The incumbent will also demonstrate leadership, show enthusiasm, work efficiently while paying attention to detail and display a positive and professional attitude at all times. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is responsible for upholding the Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Organize and implement all recreational youth and mini-soccer programs. (Including creating teams/rosters, scheduling games, ordering uniforms, ordering awards, securing coaches, creating information sheets, securing referees, conducting coaches meeting, Coaches training and other tasks required to have a successful recreational program).
- Create partnership/relationships with local schools, churches and day care centers.
- Attend School functions and volunteer to run school physical education classes.
- Attend recreational games to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
- Volunteer to conduct clinics for local churches and other youth programs to market our recreational programs.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise all volunteer coaches and volunteers for all recreational soccer functions.
- Design and develop marketing materials for each program.
- Conduct end of season surveys for each program.
- Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Recreational and Mini-soccer programs within approved budget guidelines.
- Carries out all association policies concerning management, administration and accounting procedures.
- Communicates positively and effectively with all participants, volunteers and staff, including timely response to emails and phone calls and requests for information.
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Effectively build relationships with members and participants.
- Create a welcoming environment for members and participants.
- Assist the Vice President with CCS program and major events being hosted by the Montgomery YMCA at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex or Indoor Arena.
- Secure team sponsorships for recreational teams.
- Assist the Vice President in the Annual Campaign.
- Other duties/task as assigned by the Vice President.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. USSF Coaching License, National Youth License or NSCAA Certificate Preferred.