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Basketball Program Director

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Portland, OR, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is currently searching for an experienced director of sports and basketball youth progams.

Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Director, the Basketball Program Director for Hoop Programs administers the programs and policies of the Beaverton Hoop YMCA youth sports programs. This Program Director will work with the Sr. Program Director to oversee program organization and delivery, expand the offerings of the department (program development), select, recruit, and supervise paid coaches & monitors. This position will also work with the Sr. Program Director on budgeting and fiscal management of Hoop programs and will work on growth initiatives to expand program offerings and revenue streams.

The Program Director works with the Sr. Program Director to supervise a staff of 20 – 25 coaches to implement year-round programming. This salaried position has variable hours with work required in both the evenings and weekends. The position also has a small amount of local travel along with a small amount of regional travel.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Fiscal Management:

  • Assist the Sr. Program Director with annual budget responsibilities.
  • Budget, plan and implement programs according to budget plan.
  • Complete monthly/yearly reports (budget, board, donative effort, statistics, and others) as assigned. Must be able to conduct and manage large programs within the department’s budget and the branch’s goals

Staff Management:

  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff and volunteers in assigned program areas. Provide job descriptions, performance standards, training, ongoing supervision and recognition for staff and volunteers, specifically coaches
  • Deliver and maintain necessary equipment to facilities for league sports
  • Participate and lead summer programming efforts, including all aspects of planning, implementing and supervising large summer camps
  • Create new, updated curriculum for basketball camps, along with curriculum for individual, small group and skill specific sport trainings
  • Work with the Sr. Program Director to develop and implement marketing, promotion and public relations strategies for assigned programs
  • Work in conjunction with Health & Wellness department to incorporate new SAQ training and conditioning principles into Hoop program offerings
  • While this position is primarily at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA, travel to multiple program sites in Oregon and Washington will be necessary. There will also be travel requirements for THE PROGRAM teams across the west coast for selected tournaments
  • Compiles and adjusts player evaluation forms, completes forms as needed for assigned teams, and conducts parent meetings as needed for player development
  • Assigns coaches to teams and helps plan weekend staffing schedules for league games, local tournaments and travel tournaments
  • Conduct basketball Group Trainings and Academy sessions as scheduled
  • Complete annual reviews for all coaches, conduct consistent coach meetings both before, during and after each season
  • Develop cutting-edge program material for practice sessions, camps, academy, etc.
  • Recruit new coaches and staff members who can help facilitate program growth
  • Attend all leadership staff meetings as assigned
  • Work to facilitate participant crossover between Hoop and Westside Youth Sports programs
  • Help recruit volunteers for annual support campaign and special events and participate in fundraising tasks for Beaverton Hoop YMCA
  • Lead staff team of coaches and provide training opportunities for their growth and development
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three years’ experience working in a youth sports environment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Must be a YMCA Multi-Branch Leader (or obtain within two years)
  • Minimum of four years’ experience as a youth basketball coach and/or camp director
  • Incorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work
  • Commit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, participants and families
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with both members and staff and give directions in an authoritative, yet tactful manner
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
  • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate management techniques
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to set goals and monitor progress
  • Ability to lift up to 80lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six years’ experience as a youth basketball coach and/or camp director
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00

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: 
Jun 13 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit