Sports and Aquatic Director

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university (or acquire within first year of employment) and one to two years of related experience and/or training are required.

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA strategic objectives.
• Establishes new program activities and expands within the community in accordance with YMCA’s strategic and operating plans.
• Responsible for preparing and managing the budgets for the areas of responsibility.
• Plan, develop, promote, implement, and grow all programs for the areas of responsibility.
• Schedule, staff, and supervise rental groups when needed.
• Assist the Childcare Director with after-school and summer programing as needed.
• Actively pursue and develop relationships within the community that help provide support and leadership for the YMCA.
• Develop an annual plan for securing team sponsorships and support for the Annual Support Campaign, which provides scholarships for families in our communities.
• Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision
• 12% retirement upon eligibility
• 403b optional retirement plan
• YMCA membership
• program discounts
• generous PTO plan
• Troy University tuition discount