Irsay YMCA Sports Director

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Great Full Time Perks!
• Supportive Work Environment
• Free Y Membership for Household
• 20 Hours of Free Childcare Per Week (While Working)
• Program Discount for Self and Household
• Employer Paid Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Some Certifications Provided
• Employee Benefits Hub (discounts on goods and services)
• Employee Assistance Program including legal, financial, and mental health resources
• Life, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance/Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Sports Director will be responsible for developing and administering all facets of youth & adult sports and center youth and family programming. The Sports Director will be accountable for the administration of the department, program development and promotion, implementation and evaluation, staff scheduling and supervision, arrangement and oversight of off-site facility use and financial operation in accordance with center and association goals, objectives and policies. The Sports Director must understand their role in helping build relationships and continue program development in the community served by the center.
KNOW HOW
This position requires a BA/BS degree in sports administration, child development, recreation, elementary education, physical education or related field, or its equivalent and 2-3 years previous experience with the YMCA or a similar agency is vital to the success in this position. Applicant must have basic programming skills with special emphasis on one or more of the following: youth/adult sports, youth programming and experience overseeing related volunteer recruitment is a plus. The ability to relate to all age groups is essential, since activities and programs will impact youth, teen adults and older adults. Experience with volunteers/ volunteer recruitment, fiscal management, and program development is also important. The need exists to be current with community trends, highly motivated, mission-driven and a team player. Due to the diversity of responsibility, a high degree of organizational ability is needed. Strong skills are necessary in supervision, management, income production, expense control, public relations, promotion, communication skills, and record-keeping.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*Designated as a First Responder in the event of an emergency.

• Develops, administers and evaluates center programming in youth and adult sports, youth, teen, adult, eSports and family enrichment activities.
• Develops, administers and controls the designated budgets, including meeting income targets and expense control, in consultation with Associate Executive Director.
• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises and evaluates paid and volunteer department staff.
• Interprets association goals, objectives and policies to the community and constituency.
• Evaluates programs and recommends changes based on compatibility with the center and association goals. Is responsible for the development of new program thrusts.
• Responsible for the development and supervision of the designated programs and activities in eSports.
• Responsible for all aspects of a comprehensive esports program, including sponsored games, special events, leagues, camps and tournaments.
• Shares responsibilities for center supervision including at least one Saturday per month overseeing weekend programming and events.
• Shares responsibilities including public relations, planning and promotions, including assessment and expansion of programming in the community served by the center.
• Supervises and is accountable for care and up keep of department equipment and facilities, including applicable off-site program locations.
• Shares responsibility for providing income through membership fees and special subsidies.
• Assists in the center Annual Campaign.
• Directs and organizes department program activities compatible with center & association goals.
• Provides direct leadership to specific programs as agreed upon with the Center Executive.
• Involved with other community groups in identifying and responding to community needs and issues.
• Assists with any other projects or activities as may be assigned.

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Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.