Sports Director

YMCA; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Association Services Office in Dayton, OH is seeking a Sports Director to develop, organize, and implement high quality youth and adult sports programs. The role directs operations, monitors budgets, recruits and develops staff and volunteers, and builds community partnerships to expand programming.

The candidate should have a 2-year degree or equivalent, supervisory experience, valid driver's license, CPR/AED/First Aid/Oxygen within 60 days, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and YMCA

Qualifications

• A 2-year college degree or applicable experience is required; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certification within 60 days of employment and kept current.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in recruiting, training, and supervising staff.
• Experience in youth and adult sports program systems, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation for travel to meetings and sites.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications; ability to learn YMCA internal software.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and monitors youth and adult sports operations and activities.
• Develops and monitors program budgets to meet objectives.
• Establishes new program activities and expands programming within the community.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and motivates staff and volunteers.
• Develops relationships with community organizations to support programming.
• Coordinates scheduling, facilities, and safety compliance for programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget forecasting

Community relations

Training & development

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

YMCA software

Job description

**Sports Director**Association Services Office Candidate would serve in Montgomery or Greene County Locations**Full-time/Exempt****$43,888-$46,000/Annually** **Position Summary:**Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA Sports programs for youth and adults. At the YMCA, **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. **Essential Functions:*** Directs, supervises and monitors youth and adult sports operations and program activities to meet YMCA objectives and adhere to state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.* Develops, monitors and effectively forecasts program budget to meet fiscal objectives.* Establishes new program activities, increases participation, and expands programming within the community in accordance with Association/Branch strategic and operating plans.* Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of and participation in the program.* Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, directs and motivates personnel and volunteers.* Develops strategies to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve goals.* Reviews and evaluates staff and volunteer performance. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.* Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with community organizations.* Engages volunteers and assists with volunteer committee meetings.* Participates and contributes towards the goals of program task teams, and other assigned committees of the Association.* Conducts referee and officiating duties as needed.* Conducts and maintains accurate sports records including: program registration forms, program stats and attendance rosters, and equipment.* Creates and schedules youth and adult sports programs and classes.* Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Ensures marketing materials comply with Y branding guidelines and uses Y Voice to effectively tell the YMCA story.* Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and assists with special events.* Monitors and assists in the maintenance of a clean and sanitary program and sports environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.* Inspects equipment within program and sports areas for safety hazards, damage or wear.* Communicates to executive director any suggestions concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.* Provides excellent member service and follows membership retention practices of the branch, including responding to inquiries/concerns in timely manner, being courteous and giving sincere attention to members, providing positive and regular feedback to program participants.* Increases member and program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.* Upholds guidelines of Director on Duty responsibilities, remains visible to participants when on duty.* Holds effective staff meetings. **Qualifications**:* A 2-year college degree or applicable experience is required; Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent strongly preferred.* CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current.* Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to recruit, train, motivate and supervise staff, as well as the ability to work with committees is required.* Experience in youth and adult sports program area systems, procedures, and guidelines.* Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable drivers record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.* Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.