Camp & Sports Manger

YMCA
Salary
$38,000.00
$42,000.00
How to Apply
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Job Description

Step into an exciting leadership role at the Galowich Family YMCA, where your passion for camp and sports programming can thrive! We are seeking a dynamic Camp and Sports Manager to support, develop, organize, and implement high-quality programs that bring joy and enrichment to our community. 

In this role, you will oversee a variety of activities, including Summer Day Camp, Youth and Adult Sports Programming, and Sports Leagues such as our popular Youth Basketball League. Your innovative ideas and leadership will create memorable experiences and foster a love for sports and outdoor activities among participants of all ages. 

This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our camp and sports programs for the Joliet area while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. At the Galowich Family YMCA, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values creativity, community engagement, and the positive impact of well-organized recreational activities. Apply now to become our next Camp and Sports Manager and make a lasting difference in the lives of our members! 

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports, develops, organizes and implements high quality camp and sports programming, including, but not limited to: Summer Day Camp; Youth and Adult Sports Programming and Sports Leagues including the Youth Basketball League.   OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.

  • One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.

  • Required trainings within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Active Shooter training.

  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.

 FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

  • A defined contribution retirement plan with 12 percent of salary contributed by the association (when eligibility requirements are met)

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Health insurance, dental and life insurance

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Free YMCA Programming

Essential Functions

  • Manages and coordinates summer day camp. Ensures high quality summer camp and establish new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

  • Assists in summer day camp operations including; developing curriculum, securing supplies and managing program rosters.

  • Manages, directs and coordinates all youth and adult sports programming and leagues. Ensure high quality programs and establishes new program activities.

  • Responsible for sports programming operations including; creating sports teams, organizing and conducting parent orientation meetings and conducting all trainings and meetings for coaches.

  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel (part-time and seasonal) and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that

  • YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

  • Provides support for parent follow-up as needed, addressing behavior and other challenges.

  • Escalates situations as needed to the Operations Director for follow-up.

  • Regularly collects and reviews incident reports for all sites, ensures timely/complete submissions and flags priority incidents for immediate review.

  • Ensures programs are properly staffed and provides coverage as needed.

  • Coordinates any needed transportation for field trips or special events.

  • Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

  • Uses technology available to develop and distribute team game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.

  • Maintains proper records/department files.

  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities, including league sponsorships.

  • Attends Program Cabinet meetings.

  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

  • Serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) as assigned.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.