Assistant Sports Director

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha seeks an Assistant Sports Director to help plan, develop, implement, and evaluate youth sports programs in Kenosha. The role includes supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating concessions, and ensuring safe, well-run athletic activities across multiple sports.

The candidate will assist in program development, scheduling, coaching training, participant registration, and partnership building with parents and local schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of traditional athletic sports and equipment needs.
• Experience in planning, supervising, and evaluating athletic programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and expansion of youth athletic classes and registration.
• Supervise coaches, referees, scorekeepers, staff, and volunteers.
• Manage concessions operations, inventory, and refunds for sports events.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community schools and organizations.
• Support training for coaches and volunteers; ensure safe facilities and programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Staff recruitment/training/supervision

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Computer skills

Youth/community engagement

Sports program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Assistant Sports Director assists with overall operations of sports programs and manages concessions for the Sports Department. This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of sports programs, providing leadership to and supervision of employees and volunteer staff, assisting in managing equipment and supplies and assisting in the implementation of athletic programming for traditional sports, classes, and youth incentive-based leagues

Title

Assistant Sports Director

Program Development and Implementation

• Assist Director of Sports in development, overall daily operations, and expansion of youth athletic classes, including scheduling, recruiting volunteers, and registration.
• Assist with traditional sports, including soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and softball leagues, including training volunteers.
• Assist with developing new programs to expand the BGC footprint in Kenosha and surrounding communities.
• Assist in creating and implementing training for coaches, referees, and scorekeepers as needed.
• Assist in the daily overall operations of the Athletic Department.
• Assist in the registration of participants, tracking, and logging attendance and roster assignments.
• Responsible for supervising and staffing the concession stands, including scheduling, ordering, stocking, and inventory of concession supplies at all locations, including vending machines.
• Process refund requests for all sports.

Supervision

• Supervise, manage, and train staff for the concession areas, including staffing, scheduling, ordering, deposits, and reconciliation of money.
• Directly supervise and evaluate coaches, referees, and scorekeepers.
• Directly supervise and trains volunteers.
• Assist with supervision, management, and evaluation of all sites, including opening and closing.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment; make certain facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.
• Assist in identifying and implementing training and development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Oversee proper record keeping and reporting, including activities, events, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any incidents.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement strategies to meet membership goals.
• Submit required reports and documentation as requested.

Resource Management

• Manage programs within budget.
• Assist in providing staff and volunteers training for athletic and coaching skills, and on and off field behavior expectations for players and spectators.

Grounds Supervision

• Manage and coordinate with the Facilities Director to maintain fields and make sure they are ready for play as scheduled.

Partnership Development

• Develop and maintain partnerships with parents, community leaders, and community-based athletic organizations.
• Develop working relationships with athletic personnel and principals in local community schools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent Boys & Girls Club on appropriate committees.
• Attend required Boys & Girls Club and sports department trainings and meetings.
• Effectively utilize a specific guidance and discipline plan.
• Manage or participate in special Boys & Girls Club programs and events.
• Drive Club van when needed.
• Consult with parents concerning member issues under the direction of the Director of Sports.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of traditional athletic sports, including rules, training, staffing, and equipment needs.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization, planning and supervising athletic programs based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the Club.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Ability to deal effectively with members, volunteers, and parents, including discipline problems.
• Demonstrate ability to work with youth, parents, and community leaders.
• Driver’s license, good driving record, and personal liability insurance required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb stairs.
• Possess an adequate level of manual dexterity and sense of balance.
• Possess good near distance acuity (20 feet or less), far distance acuity (more than 20 feet), three-dimensional depth perception, and color distinction.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.