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We are currently looking for a full-time Sports Director to join our leadership team.
Job Description
We are looking for an individual who develops, organizes and implements high quality Youth, Family, and Teen sports program(s) at the Union County Family YMCA. This position will be responsible for increasing the youth sports leagues participation into a more robust program, as well as creating new youth and teen sports programs for our community to benefit from. This Cause Driven Leader must be willing to think outside of the box and create new exciting programs for our families to enjoy together across multiple age groups. We are also looking for a self-motivated individual who is willing to take direction and run with the possibilities. This position is responsible for the youth sports staff teams.
Qualifications
1. Must be at least 21 years of age, and hold a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and have at least two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
4. Must complete state-mandated concussion training immediately and keep certification current (renews every 3 years).
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within 90 days
6. Listen First training must be completed within 6 months
7. Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 12 months
Essential Functions
1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
2. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Will provide staffing support for programming as needed.
3. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
4. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Will organize and schedule program registrations. Will review and process program scholarship applications.
5. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
6. Develops and manages program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed. Ensures all sports equipment is in good working order.
7. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
8. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
9. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
10. Participates in branch wide meetings and trainings.
11. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in sports programs.
12. Promotes YMCA Sports Programming in our community.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
1. Must be at least 21 years of age, and hold a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and have at least two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
3. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
4. Must complete state-mandated concussion training immediately and keep certification current (renews every 3 years).
5. CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within 90 days
6. Listen First training must be completed within 6 months
7. Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 12 months
Required Certifications
CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within 90 days
Listen First training must be completed within 6 months
Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 12 months