Youth Sports Director

OverviewThe YMCA Youth Sports Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and safe youth sports programs. The Youth Sports Director will supervise staff and volunteers ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to effectively engage participants. This position is responsible for developing programs which meet community needs as addressed through sports programming. This individual will collaborate with community partners, create a positive, inclusive environment, and evaluate program outcomes to ensure alignment with the YMCA's mission and goals. The Director will also be responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and fostering involvement in program activities, all while promoting the YMCA's core values.Responsibilities and QualificationsBachelor's degree in recreation, youth development, recreation management, education, sports management, related field or equivalent work experience.Two to four years of experience in program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.Two years of youth development related work experience.Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.Demonstrated computer skills in a Google Workspace or Microsoft Office environment.Ability to direct programs through supervision of staff and volunteers, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.Current Red Cross CPR / AED / First Aid Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hiredChild Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired and maintained annuallyYMCA Team Leader certification preferred; or must achieve within three years from start.Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.Physical RequirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk, hear, sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands. The employee is often required to lift up to twenty-five pounds of weight, climb, balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and may at times require peripheral vision.J-18808-Ljbffr