Youth Wellness and Sports Director

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YMCA of the USA
New Castle, PA, USA
Full-time

The Youth Wellness and Sports Director is responsible for the operation and programs of the Youth Wellness and Sports Department at our Y-Zone of the New Castle Community YMCA and will be responsible for general operations on evenings and weekends. The Y-Zone is located at 428 Eleanor Drive, New Castle, PA 16105

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Successfully lead the growth and expansion the operations of the Youth Sports & Wellness programs at the Y-Zone
  • Assist Branch Executive Director and Y-Zone Committee in the creation and continued development of the Y-Zone Youth Wellness Activities
  • Work with Branch Executive Director in the scheduling and promotion of Y-Zone youth programs
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Y-Zone youth programming staff and volunteers 
  • Successfully implement membership development into all Y-Zone youth programs and activities
  • Grow youth sports and wellness programs at the Y-Zone
  • Meet and exceed budget responsibilities for the Y-Zone Youth Wellness Department
  • Responsible for achieving targeted goals in Annual Campaign
  • Create successful special events within the department and assist in the organization and implementation of other special events for the Association
  • Interpret and communicate the Association’s strategic objectives to the community through public communication, the media, and participation in community organizations
  • Ensure quality and safety in all equipment used in youth activities at the Y-Zone
  • Serve as an ambassador between the New Castle Community YMCA, local schools, and parents
  • Share in the responsibility for the successful execution of strategic objectives with other professional staff, participating in special projects.
  • Be pro-active in securing grants for Y-Zone youth activities
  • Ensure quality of Y-Zone summer camp and staff
  • Be the liaison between Branch Executive Director and evening member service staff
  • Responsible for maintenance of fields-personally or by leading volunteers
  • In conjunction with Branch Executive, will ensure smooth operations specifically on evenings and weekends. 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in sport management, exercise science or related field,
Skills/Experience: 
  • excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills including the ability and experience to interact with children and adults
  • demonstrate a working knowledge of sports and wellness concepts
  • computer skills including Microsoft Office software and email
  • supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Candidates must pass child abuse and criminal background clearances
  • current First Aid & CPR certifications within 60 days of employment
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,000.00 - $34,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=24570&...

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: 
Apr 29 2018
Active Until: 
May 29 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit