METROPOLITAN YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS DIRECTOR

METROPOLITAN YOUTH & ADULTS SPORTS DIRECTOR

The Metropolitan Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Director is responsible for independently performing leadership, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities and for the coordination of all YMCA Youth & Adult Sports Programs for the Metropolitan Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Plans, implements and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  3. Establishes new program activities and expands programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  4. Promotes, sells, and educates staff, members and community participants on the benefits of participating in key healthy living programs to maximize revenue potential and increase member retention.
  5. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  6. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  7. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  8. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
    in programs.
  9. Monitors equipment at all facilities and recommends purchase and or repair as needed.
  10. Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
  11. Oversees the administration of the YMCA’s signature programs.
  12. Partners with the City of Marion to implement co-branded sports activities and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
  2. Minimum of three (3) years of related experience is preferred, including internships.
  3. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, with well-developed hiring and supervision skills.
  4. Must possess the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume and the ability to do basic algebra and geometry.
  5. Must be highly organized.
  6. Must be a creative problem solver and possess reasoning ability.
  7. Knowledge of exercise/fitness equipment and function, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
  8. Knowledge of all sports that are offered through YMCA programming.
  9. Proficient in the use of computers and willingness to further develop computer skills.
  10. Must have the ability and knowledge and previous experience working with, diverse populations.
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YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.  Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels.  Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community.  Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y.  Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals.  Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals.  Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions.  Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans.  Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls.  Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.  

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches.  Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change.  Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning.  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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions and duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, get up and down, walk, jog and hear.  They must also use hands to finger, handle, feel or use objects, keyboards, controls, and to write and read.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must meet physical demands of this position, which include mobility to travel between facilities and properties, to attend conferences, and to participate in special events at the Association. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to, but not limited to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.