Sports Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Sports Director is responsible for the overall operations of the Sports department and will ensure safety, high quality and growth of sports and recreation programs. The Director is responsible for the planning and delivery of developmental and competitive youth sports, adult sports, and leagues.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, physical education, or related field preferred.

At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

At least 1 year of related experience and/or training in youth development, coaching, programming, or other related fields preferred.

Excellent leadership, human relation, and communication skills, including verbal, written, and telephone etiquette.

High level of confidentiality and organization.

Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations and to make solid decisions under pressure.

• Adhere to job safety practices and risk management protocols per the Employee Handbook and Emergency Response Plan, including child abuse prevention standards and mandated abuse reporting requirements, to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
• Perform excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers and guests.
• Play an active role in the Annual Campaign, and assist in special events as needed.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop and schedule all employees and volunteers within your department.
• Develop and monitor department budget to meet or exceed fiscal objectives. Explore new programs to create additional revenue streams.
• Complete and approve payroll for your department.
• Direct, supervise and expand programs to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Plan, develop, and implement robust sports programs and lead innovation of new programs, activities, events, and new business lines.
• Manage gym schedule and oversee gym rentals and programming.
• Administer comprehensive and character developing youth sports programs for preschoolers through high school age children, including basketball, soccer, flag football, tackle football, pickleball, floor hockey, volleyball, baseball, and summer sports camps.
• Oversee the adult pick-up sports programs including basketball, pickleball, and volleyball.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or the CEO.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required within 60 days of hire.