Sports Director

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YMCA of the USA
Streator, IL, USA
Full-time

The Streator Family YMCA is seeking a mulit-talented candidate to lead Sports, Events and Youth Wellness programming.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are looking for a multi-talented candidate who is responsible for the successful administration and operation of Sports, Events and Youth Wellness. Develops, plans, schedules and manages high-quality programs and activities.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates sports, birthday parties, events, youth wellness, and youth development classes. Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Maintains accurate records of staff certifications.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Exercises necessary controls to ensure operations are carried out and a balanced fiscal operation exists.
  • Develops the operating and program schedule for the gym, multipurpose court and youth action arcade.
  • Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed. Monitors daily gymnasium and action arcade activities.
  • Ensures proper maintenance of gymnasium equipment.
  • Conducts staff trainings for youth sports, birthday party and action arcade staff.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
  • Assists in YMCA activities, fundraisers and special events when needed.
  • Maintains proper records and department files.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation ineach program within responsible departments.
  • Becomes the lifeguard or manager on duty when needed
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain
  • Within 30 days of hire completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Must be available on nights and weekends.
  • Ability to direct assigned operations including supervision and development of staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use analytical, interpretative and evaluative thought in making decisions and solving problems
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Competency with Microsoft Office software.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40664

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 8 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 8 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit