Youth & Sports Program Director - Community Impact

YMCA of Portsmouth; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a Sports Director to oversee day-to-day operations of youth and adult sports programs across multiple branches. You will lead staff and volunteers, manage budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality programming that serves the local community.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years of supervisory experience, with a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management/ Recreation/ Health Sciences or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 2 years supervisory experience.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of youth and adult sports programming at multiple YMCAs.
• Provide staff supervision, volunteer management, and program administration.
• Develop and manage budgets for sports centers to meet targets; monitor operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Sports Management or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a Sports Director to oversee day-to-day operations of youth and adult sports programs across multiple branches. You will lead staff and volunteers, manage budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality programming that serves the local community.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years of supervisory experience, with a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.