Sports Director

YMCA of Collier County; Marco Island (FL); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

YMCA of Collier County is seeking a Sports Director to lead athletic programs, manage facilities, and coordinate youth and adult games on Marco Island. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring safety, and supporting the development of tennis, pickleball and other sport activities.

The position emphasizes event planning, equipment management, and collaboration with coaches and community partners to deliver high-quality programs across youth and adult leagues.

Qualificações

• Experience supervising athletic programs and staff.
• Ability to manage game schedules and event coordination.
• Commitment to safety and emergency procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and inventory sports equipment; prepare fields and courts for activities.
• Coordinate youth and adult games; oversee sport camps, clinics and tournaments.
• Oversee athletic department facilities; hire staff and manage coaches and other staff.
• Monitor activities and assist coaches with equipment and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service to coaches, pros, participants and families.
• Maintain safe environments and enforce safety rules and emergency procedures.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate with supervisor as needed.
• Assist with budgeting and track department expenditures where applicable.

Conhecimentos

Relationship-building

Customer service

Safety awareness

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sports Director position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County, Inc., a leading not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The position is responsible for the set up and inventory of sports equipment; preparation of fields and courts for sport activities; coordinating youth and adult games; and overseeing sport camps, clinics, and tournaments. This position assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all new youth and adult sport programs, including tennis and pickleball.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a role model to members and Y staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents/caregivers, and community organizations. Demonstrate professionalism in executing tasks.

• Ensure programs and services meet community needs; this includes supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding programs within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

• Oversee the entire athletic department by supervising the facilities as well as hiring staff, managing coaches, and other staff members.

• Coordinate with coaches on game, practice and event schedules.

• Monitor activities and assist coaches and pros if needed with proper equipment.

• Provides extraordinary customer service; be responsive to coaches, pro’s and participant’s needs.

• Provide direct supervision to program participants and ensure a safe environment. Act swiftly to correct any hazardous situations.

• Set up and manage all youth and adult sport leagues.

• Officiate youth sport activities.

• Use teachable moments as often as possible during the course of a game.

• Assist with set up and take down of athletic equipment. Monitor the inventory of department equipment and ensure its effective and safe use.

• Reads and understands the rules that have been developed for the YMCA league. Enforces the rules using a whistle and verbal communication.

• Monitor gym, courts or fields during practices and report any negative behavior to proper channels.

• Begin each game with a prayer or devotion.

• Understand, implement, enter, assist with, and monitor the budget. Communicate variances and exercise necessary expense controls.

• Maintain a clean and safe work site; assist custodial staff as needed to ensure a clean and safe environment.

• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.

• Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established timelines. Communicate in writing to the supervisor any accident and discipline situations which require corrective actions. Seek guidance from a supervisor in unusual circumstances.

• Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, including the Annual Campaign.

• Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the YMCA of Collier County.

• Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings/trainings.