Sports and Youth Program Director

Core And Strategic Functions

• 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, maintaining a clean facility and caring 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.
• Plan and promote Youth in Government Program and Youth Leadership Citrus Staff and Volunteer Management.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and develop department staff and volunteers through the 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 the 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.

Financial Development

• Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause.
• Identify and recruit Annual Campaign volunteers.
• Lead and/or participate in branch special events for fundraising 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.
• Incorporate Livin Our Cause into work products and behavior (all position functions are essential).