The YMCA of South Florida’s Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center is looking for an experienced Sports Director. Sports Program Director must be passionate and motivated to lead successful sports programs and activities at the YMCA. Sports programming at the YMCA is expected to be managed on a high level of coordination, communication and adapt to the changing needs of the members and trends in the field. Ensure the promotion of sports programming growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through sports program participation and facility excellence. The purpose of the YMCA sports programs is to deliver a meaningful and measurable impact in the lives of youth around our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversee operations of all sports programming
- Maintain ongoing communication with members and participants of the sports and leagues
- Maintain high membership conversion ratios through improved program participation
- Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of all sports programming performances and implement program changes and/or enhancements as needed
- Provide leadership and vision in the improvement and development of existing and new innovative sports and recreation program development to better meet the needs of members and the community
- Implement and direct department promotional and retention strategies for new and existing sports programs
- Develop and maintain effective gym, facility scheduling and equipment to best serve members of all ages;
- Report unclean conditions, safety hazards and malfunctioning equipment.
- Plan the annual department budget; manage and implement the approved budget and take appropriate action to correct variances.
- Take lead role in implementing and managing program sponsorship initiatives, insuring
- department financial viability
- Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies for the sports, leagues and ensure that equipment is properly secured and maintained while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
- Participate in regular departmental meetings and building coverage
- Assist in the promotion and integration with other YMCA departments to ensure the productive, effective and efficient operation of the family center.
- Supervise, train and support assigned staff and volunteers; Establish policies, procedures and guidelines for staff to ensure quality member experience.
- Develop, plan and implement new procedures, systems and methods to promote program growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through program participation and facility excellence.
- Oversee internal marketing and communication efforts to maximize enrollments and program participation
- Identify and resolve program problem areas to ensure member satisfaction
- Produce department operation reports as needed by the Senior Director of Youth and Family Services and Association Sports product line.
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the community as needed and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, business and governmental entities.
- Recruit and train high quality, energetic, and cause-driven program coaches, referees and volunteers to positively impact the lives of our youth participants.
- Coordinate and educate referees on the rules, policies and philosophies of the YMCA.
- Coordinate Special Events related to the sports programs.
- Maintain current and seek out new collaborations with community partners to extend the footprint of the YMCA.
- Maintain indoor and outdoor sporting venues to ensure safe and organized practices and game days.
- Attend Sports Association committee meetings to advance new and current program structures, offerings and results.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two years of experience working with Sports programs.
- Knowledge of summer camps, youth sports, and general program administration.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must have transportation in order to travel within county.
- Must attend YMCA orientation and specific department required trainings within 90 days of being hired.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,500.00 - $51,600.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 1 2018
Active Until:
Jan 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit