Sports Director

Sports Program Director

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the CEO, the Sports Program Director develops, plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates all bitty, youth, teen, and adult sports programs, staff development, financial development, and collaborations with community agencies.

Essential Programming Functions:

Including but not limited to: Flag Football, Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, and Racquetball

Essential Job Expectations:

• Develop, manage, and monitor the Sports Program operating budget and meet or exceed budget targets.

• Coordinate the development and management of sports programs to meet the needs of the community.

• Position Osage Prairie YMCA as a leader in programs in the community through the following strategies: enabling and empowering the participants, public/private partnerships, and the development of a strong and stable volunteer base.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and other community service providers.

• Manages departmental operations as assigned by the CEO, including up to payroll and/or paid time off.

• 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.

• Coordinates maintenance of equipment and evaluation of program facilities. Compiles program and/or goal statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs, unique events, or engagement activities.

• Leads and collaborates with the Staff and Program Committee meetings.

• Must walk through the facility and note any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.

• Able to demonstrate initiative in the absence of supervision.

• Must possess problem-solving, organizational, and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.

• Must promote and embody the YMCA Mission

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Build relationships to create small communities. Effectively alters communications to the appropriate audience.

• Must be 18 years old or older.

• Experience in the field or related field; 1 year

• Attain appropriate certifications for your department/job duties as directed by the CEO, including YMCA Leader and Team Leader Certification.

• Complete YMCA-provided CPR/First Aid/AED within the first 90 days.

• Complete Training: Child Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Active Shooter, and Disgruntled People before hiring.

• Complete and pass a comprehensive background check.

Job Information:

• Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

• Pay: $36,000-$38,000/year

• Schedule: Days, but nights and weekends are required.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount

• Flexible schedule

• Free Individual or Family Membership

• Additional YMCA and job-specific training

• Eligible for YMCA retirement

• Opportunities for advancement

Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies

1. Mission Advancement- Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

2. Collaboration- Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning. Speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing campers.

3. Operational Effectiveness- Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces innovative approaches and discovers ideas to create a better camp experience. Clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in all camp activities and meetings. Strives to meet or exceed overall department or organizational goals.

4. Personal Growth- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nevada, MO 64772: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $38,000