Youth and Adult Sports Director

Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high-quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• 1–2 years of relevant experience with strong organizational, communication and customer service skills

Essential Functions

• Develops, organizes, and leads high-quality youth and adult sports programs that build healthy habits, strong character, and meaningful relationships. Creates a welcoming environment where participants, volunteers, and coaches thrive while advancing the YMCA mission of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Develops and manages the annual sports department budget.
• Maintains revenue and expenses to meet budget goals.
• Identifies opportunities to increase participation and program sustainability.
• Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
• Develops and grows adult sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, and recreational opportunities.
• Evaluates community interest and launches new sports and wellness programming.
• Creates opportunities for lifelong participation in sports and recreation.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities (City of Brainerd and Community Ed)
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits
• Manages program formation from paid and financially assisted registrations
• Organizes and conducts training and meetings for coaches- paid and volunteer
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules any necessary sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs
• Organizes and conducts sports clinics or special events
• Led and coordinates marketing and distribution of youth sports program information with Marketing Director
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations- City of Brainerd, Brainerd United Soccer Club, Brainerd Sports Boosters, etc.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner
• Compiles program statistics
• Maintains and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement
• Operational Effectiveness
• Collaboration
• Functional Expertise

Required Certifications

• CPR/FA within 3 months of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention training
• SafeSport certification