Sports Director

The Summerville Family YMCA is looking for a dynamic individual to join their Team.

Job Description

General Function:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Director at the Oakbrook Branch of the Summerville YMCA will lead, develop and launch activities that bring youth, adults and families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through sports, fitness, camps, family events and enrichment activities. This position develops, organizes and implements the following Y programs: youth instructional sports (traditional and non-traditional), adult sports and leagues, family-oriented programs, sports-based partnerships, facility sports rentals and summer camps.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university in Sports Management/Recreation/ Health Sciences or related field, preferred.
• Two-year degree with at least 2 years of related work experience.
• High School diploma with at least 4 years of related work experience.
• Two years of experience supervising and developing staff and volunteer teams, preferred.
  
  

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

Essential Functions

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed, in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Organize and implement sport tournaments.
• Oversees sports leagues, volunteers, referees, and coaches.
• Communicates and coordinates games, practices, cancelations, rescheduled events, and program details directly with Coaches.
• Will work with outside organizations and community members to enhance programs outside of the YMCA.
• Coordinates and assists maintenance staff in field preparation, safety, maintenance, and upkeep.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Management of program rosters, enrollment and reporting. Evaluate program effectiveness.
• Recruits hires and trains diverse volunteers to meet program goals and quality measures.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Develops and monitors the program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Communicate and model operating procedures to ensure a high level of customer service and ensure a quality customer experience.
• Creates, manages, and operates all sports camp programs for the branch. Stays in constant communication with other departments and branches to ensure continuity in association.
• Ability to be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Active involvement in our Annual Campaign. Needs to communicate and include volunteers in Campaign.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

YMCA Competency Model: Leader

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

Minimum Requirements

The employee is required to take all mandatory on-line courses within 14 days of hire. Employee must also be CPR certified (Adult & Child) within 3 months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license.