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YMCA of the Suncoast

Sports Program Director

YMCA of the Suncoast, Florida, New York, United States

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Overview Title:

Sports Director

Location:

YMCA of the Suncoast - James P. Gills Family Branch

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Leader Level:

Team Leader

Hiring Range:

$44,500 - $46,000 annually

Reports to:

Senior Youth Program Director

Supervises:

Youth and Family Sports

Benefits Believing that our people deserve the best, the YMCA offers an exceptional wage and benefits package. Our featured benefits package determined by your employment status and tenure with the organization includes:

Health & Dental Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Funded 403B Retirement Plan (YMCA contributions currently at 12% of earnings)

Subsidized Child Care

YMCA Facility Access & Discounted Program Fees

Association Description Located near the central coast of Florida, the YMCA of the Suncoast is a strong YMCA, engaged in many national YMCA initiatives. This is an Association serving more than 80,000 community members each year. The James P. Gills Family Branch is located on 30 acres in West Pasco County. It has a 35,000 square foot main building with two aquatic venues, gymnasium, kids zone, wellness center, multi-purpose rooms, high and low ropes course, climbing wall, teen center, TRX suspension training room, and 5,000 square foot Youth Activity Center. The branch impacts over 9,000 people in our community with a focus on Healthy Living, Social Responsibility and Youth Development.

Position Summary This position, as a top administrative branch staff in an Association actively engaged in many national Y initiatives, is responsible for day-to-day general administration of the Programs Department including staff supervision, budgeting, expense control, income generation, program development and quality control, and committee development, community relations, collaborations, long-range planning and facility maintenance. The Program Director also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of Association goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board. This position is responsible for running youth sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, t-ball, coaches pitch, and flag football, Pickleball.

Core And Strategic Functions

High Quality Programs, Services and Facilities

Direct and administer total operation of the Sports Department including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operations.

Plan and conduct a wide variety of programs and activities that maximize the facilities, support the cause and enhance membership.

Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment by keeping supplies organized, maintain a clean facility and care for equipment.

Promote and monitor program growth, taking a leadership role in membership cultivation and program retention.

Develop and implement annual program growth goals, retention goals, and objectives that include monthly and weekly action plans.

Staff and Volunteer Management

Recruit, hire, supervise and develop department staff and volunteers through use of Leadership Competency Model resources that create a culture of cause-driven leaders

Lead and/or participate in a branch committee(s)

Conduct monthly staff meetings to keep staff well informed.

Support branch Y Community Champions efforts

Finance

Prepare annual department(s) budget for approval by the Executive Director.

Recommend adjustments and administer the budget, exercising necessary expense controls and revenue production

Community Development

Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.

Assist with the development of community events

Promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media

Actively participate in community organizations

Financial Development

Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause

Participate in Annual Campaign efforts

Identify and recruit Annual Campaign volunteers

Lead and/or participate in branch special events for fund raising or mission advancement

Operating Values

Serve as a member of branch management and support the branch and association objectives of the YMCA

Teach, role model and promote SMART behavior

Strategic

Support the GPS initiatives by participating on a Commitment Team

Advance our work in Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism and Philanthropy

Incorporate Living Our Cause into work products and behavior

YMCA Competencies

Values - Models and teaches the Y's values.

Volunteerism - Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Relationships - Builds relationships to create small communities

Project Management - Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team

Finance - Effectively creates and manages budgets.

Emotional Maturity - Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance

Position Qualifications Four-year college degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Two Years Of Experience In Related Field Required.

Two years of experience in management or supervision required.

Must be able to pass a Level II Background Screening.

Must meet YMCA of the Suncoast driving criteria.

Y-USA Team Leader preferred. CPR/First Aid required in 90 days of employment.

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions while performing job functions. Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Must be able to multi task, be able to manage and cultivate relationships, and have a high level of emotional maturity.

Strong Communication, Written, Verbal, Presentation, And Organizational Skills Required.

Please note:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EOE/DFWP

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