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Youth Sports Director

YMCA, Marysville, Washington, United States, 98271

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Job Description Come Be Part of Something Bigger in the Heart of the Pacific Northwest! The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non‑profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team! The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization.

Deadline to apply Resumes accepted until November 30, 2025.

Position Summary Develop, organize and implement high quality YMCA youth sports programs for our diverse participants.

Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities

One year or more previous direct supervisory experience

Strong computer skills and experience with standard business software

Strong professional written and verbal communication skills

Fluency in second language desired

Essential Functions

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of our diverse community and fulfill YMCA objectives

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

Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities

Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits

Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations

Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches

Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks

Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs

Organizes and hosts season parties and events, promoting healthy eating and good nutrition

Organizes and conducts sports clinics

Assists in the marketing and distribution of youth sports program information

May review and process program scholarship applications

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations

Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events

Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner

May assist with Program Committee meetings

Compiles program statistics

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Performs other duties as assigned

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Y Culture

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies Mission Advancement

Models and teaches the Y's values

Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives

Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition

Cultivates relationships to support fundraising

Collaboration

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives

Builds relationships to create small communities

Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict

Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience

Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions

Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities

Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team

Effectively creates and manages budgets

Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress

Personal Growth

Shares new insights

Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change

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

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Availability This position's hours are flexible during the week depending on what is needed to make sure the programs are taken care of and running smooth. Typical schedule is Tuesday-Friday from 10am-8:30pm (as needed for program schedule) and is required to work Saturdays between 7am-6pm when programs are in session.

What you'll get from working at The Y

FREE family YMCA membership

FREE

training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!

Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.

50% off ECE child care* for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).

100% off

specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include: School Age Child Care*, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs

Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.

Two medical plans to choose from: One is

FREE

for employee.

Dental plan is

FREE

for employee.

Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.

2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.

Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.

Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.

403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).

FREE

Employee Assistance Program.

Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!

We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!

Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

*Within IRS limits, discounts that exceed $5,000 are reported as taxable compensation on your paycheck and W-2 for that year.

The hiring range for this position is $77,979-$81,686 annually.

The full range of the pay grade for this position is $77,979-$93,600 annually.

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