Sports Director

Position Summary:

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 develops,

organizes, and implements high-quality sports programs for youth and adults. The Sports Director will

be responsible for cultivating partnerships with community organizations that will benefit program

participant experiences through collaboration. The Sports Director will manage a brand new gymnasium

as part of the organization’s recent $18 million renovation and expansion.

Essential Functions:

• Direct and supervise sports program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth & adult

sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

• Manages YMCA Gymnasium schedule, activities, and maintenance. Recruit, onboard, train, and

supervise site support staff.

• Secure and schedule offsite athletic fields and facilities. Transport and sets up equipment for

games and practices

• Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits. Oversees

maintenance and inventory of all sports related equipment and supplies.

• Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts

orientation meetings, and training for coaches.

• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; recruits, trains, and schedules

sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines, and handbooks.

• Purchases and distributes team uniforms, premium items, and team photographs.

• Conducts research to identify and implement new sports programs. Develops peer relationships

to meet current sports trends.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

• Develops marketing and promotional strategies to increase awareness and interest in the sports

program. Oversees the distribution of all sports program information. This includes website, emarketing,

social media, flyer, speaking engagements, etc.

• Oversees the registration process and enforces all deadlines for sports programs.

• Coordinates the use of YMCA sports facilities for rentals, program activities, and events.

• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

• Develops and monitors department budget to meet fiscal objectives.

• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates participation trends.

• Other duties as needed to assist in the overall successful operation of the YMCA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in sports or recreation related field or equivalent is preferred.

• One to two years related experience preferred.

• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific

certifications. Typical requirements within 60 days of hire include: completion of Background

Check, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, and AED.

• Ability to communicate and relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and

economic segments of the community.

• Strong management and decision-making skills including the ability to influence, engage, and

lead others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact.

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs simultaneously.

• Self-motivated, results driven, detail oriented, and adaptable.

• Proficient computer skills with experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office, program

software, and social media.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends during peak times.

Employee Benefits:

• Free YMCA Membership

• Discounted YMCA Programs

• Retirement Plan

• Benefit Allowance

• Cell Phone Stipend

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to mgross@mccookymca.org.

Subject: Sports Director

Deadline for submission: Open until filled.