Youth Sports Director - Schertz / Cibolo

The Sports Director develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA sports programs. The Director is responsible for maintaining working relationships with the community and vendors while performing these duties in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.

This position will receive a minimum of 4 weeks Paid-Time Off, Holiday Pay, Full-Time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement 403(b) pension plan upon eligibility and a Free YMCA Household Membership.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops, implements, and manages sports operating plans to promote program growth for the branch. Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
2. Hires, trains, and supervises site staff in assigned areas. Facilitates Branch level communication and provides leadership. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
3. Provides support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/ boards as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
4. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
5. Responsible for flier distribution at local elementary schools, email blasts to past participants and coaches, and community publications and events.
6. Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
7. Manage, build and maintain branch relationships and collaborates with branch leads and outside organizations to reserve gym spaces.
8. Assist with developing and managing yearly budget expenses for assigned locations to achieve budgeted income
9. Develops site staff schedules and conducts Coaches/parent Orientations and Sports Specific Trainings each season.
10. Manage and Respond to Y Sports email for assigned location
11. Managing program conflict/issues throughout season (parent, staff, teams)
12. Recruit and Manage volunteer coaches to ensure an adequate number of coaches for program needs. In addition, develop seasonal coach directories, ensure adequate files for all volunteer coaches, background check and proper CBCs for all volunteer coaches.
13. Manage Inventory and Player Space and team scheduling.
14. Attends appropriate and needed training offered by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio. The Director must also be present to all training that concerns the sports department
15. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program.
16. Submits required information for table files for program registration. Builds rosters for all Youth Sports programs by ensuring that coach, player, and other special request are met.
17. Create and cultivate community partnerships (food vendors/spurs/missions/photos)
18. Develops practice and game schedules and transports and sets up equipment for games and practices as needed.
19. Program Plan for leagues and clinics (dates, fees, programs) and Onsite Supervision of Programs
20. Maintains safe and clean program areas, including indoor and outdoor areas, YMCA and non-YMCA facilities and equipment, and helps to monitor all maintenance crews.
21. Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff and follow incident report procedures and policies.
22. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
2. Two years experience directing sports programs is preferred.
3. Experience managing a large number of sport program participants and budget is required.
4. Must have leadership experience supervising both staff and high volumes of program volunteers as well as proven success in peer group work settings.
5. A strong foundational knowledge of the technical aspects of basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and other sports, and a firm grasp on the concept of using sports as a vehicle for Youth Development.
6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
   the community.
7. Strong problem solving skills required in interactions with parents, coaches, volunteers and staff.
8. Must understand the basic concepts of a voluntary, non-profit organization, as well as the structure of the YMCA as a partnership of volunteers and staff, and accept a commitment to the YMCA mission.
9. Employee must have working knowledge of a Mac environment, Gmail, and Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, Appropriate Touch, Child Abuse Prevention, and Hazardous Communications.
11. Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.
12. This position must have the ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
13. Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and have the capacity to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work is performed in a fast-paced office, school gymnasium, and outdoor environments. Position requires attending meetings at different off-site locations.
2. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
3. Visual acuity is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary/required.
4. Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration. This position requires analytical abilities and multitasking in order to identify problems and recommend solutions.
5. Job requires accuracy and attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills, while maintaining high levels of initiative in order to work within deadlines.
6. Occasional stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
7. Incumbent must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, as well as, able to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils is essential.