Sports Program Director - O'Fallon MO YMCA

City of Lincoln; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist -

Free YMCA membership nationwide

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, seeks a full-time exempt coordinator to lead community programs and manage staff and volunteers. The role focuses on developing services that align with YMCA objectives and expands programs to serve diverse communities.

You will recruit, train, and supervise teams, monitor budgets, and participate in fundraising and events. A 4-year degree and YMCA certifications help, with opportunities for growth in a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. YMCA program-specific certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers; reviews staff performance and motivates teams.
• Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community per plans.
• Assists in marketing and distributes program information; may process scholarships and registrations.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

YMCA certifications

Job description

• Location 3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive,O'Fallon, MO, 63368,United States
• Base Pay $42,000.00 - $50,772.98 / Year
• Job Category Full Time
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Joe Simon
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities.
• Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings
• Organizes and conducts coaches training and meetings.
• Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations.
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules.
• Trains and schedules sports officials.
• Develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards.
• Coordinates and distributes team photographs.
• Organizes and hosts season parties and events.
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices.
• Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment.
• Organizes and conducts sports clinics.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide