Sports Director

Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Sports Director is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing all aspects of the AMA YMCA’s youth and adult sports programs.

He or she will provide the community with sound programs in accordance with the YMCA goals and objectives. The Sports Director must have the willingness to project the YMCA representation by personal adherence to all policies and must exemplify the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA values of Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. This employee must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends or holidays as needed. Must adhere to Risk Management and safety practices; be courteous and respectful to all staff and participants, maintaining professionalism at all times.

The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA has great benefits for full-time staff members including the following:

• 100% employee medical, dental, and vision insurance paid for by the AMA YMCA
• 12% retirement paid by the AMA YMCA
• Free YMCA membership and programs including school-age services and camps
• Generous PTO/Vacation plan
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• YPN Prime membership paid by the AMA YMCA
• Free Costco membership for your family paid for by the AMA YMCA
• Free subscription to “Right Now Media” to enhance your professional and personal growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities
• Training & YUSA certification opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• World Service/Diversity & Inclusion opportunities
• Leadership retreats/trips

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and implementing strategies and operational plans to maintain programs, budgets, and staff of all related programs
• Responsible for the leadership and development of multiple programs including youth sports and adult sports.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff to ensure quality daily administration, program, planning and implementation in all assigned programs
• Effectively motivate staff and volunteers to achieve YMCA goals
• Supervise and develop staff, including a Sports Coordinator, Sports Program Assistant, and multiple sports monitors and officials
• Develop, implement and monitor effectively forecasted program budgets to meet fiscal objectives
• Responsible for managing budget and taking appropriate action to correct variances, making certain of departmental financial viability, and producing departmental operational plans and strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents, coaches, school administrators and other organizations related to sports programs
• Ensure staff respond to all agency, parent, coach, and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate program quality to ensure exceptional programs
• Ensure the recruitment of volunteers for effective, safe, and efficient operation of assigned YMCA programs
• Ensure all aspects of the sports programs are organized and completed successfully. Aspects include, but are not limited to: develop and distribute team practice and game schedules; develop and distribute sports rules and guidelines; purchase all supplies including uniforms and awards, practice and game-day preparations
• Ensure all YMCA program standards are met
• Ensure the City of Arlington , Health Department and OSHA standards are met for sports programs
• Effectively manage the financial responsibilities associated with all assigned programs, assisting with marketing and distribution of program information
• Implement all YMCA policies and procedures for risk management/safety for all staff, volunteers, and participants
• Serve in a key leadership role for the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign and achieve assigned Annual Support Campaign goals

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, physical education, or related degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading and supervising sports and aquatics programming preferred;
• At least 2 years’ experience in supervising staff preferred
• Must have a valid driver license
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make oral presentations, direct meetings, and the ability to analyze financial data to determine pricing, margins, and marketing strategies
• Strong background in program development
• Must have strong skills in planning, organizing, and relationship building
• Experience in budgeting, supervision, training, and marketing
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and MVR- Motor Vehicle (must have insurable driver’s record)
• Establish plans for expansion of programs and services with overall YMCA objectives
• Ability to meet the needs of members and the community.

• Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with parents, volunteer, staff and other community leaders
• Must have and maintain current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens training and other trainings required.