Office of Catholic Schools: CYO Assistant Director
About The Position
The CYO Assistant Director implements the Diocese of Columbus CYO Athletic Program, using sports as a vehicle for discipleship and evangelization while providing athletic competition for diocesan youth. The position focuses on program operations, support for member organizations, and upholding the Diocese’s culture, vision, and values. It seeks to provide eligible young people opportunities for spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional growth through CYO participation. The role provides day-to-day operational support to parishes, helps oversee diocesan athletic programs and staff, supports sports without an active commissioner, and visits athletic sites on weekends to observe contests. It maintains communication and registration systems, supports parish mergers and member organizations, and assists with program standards, evaluations, fees, supplies, and inventory. Significant issues are escalated to the Director of Athletics. The position is based at the Office of Catholic Schools, 197 E. Gay Street in Columbus, and is to start as soon as possible.
Requirements
- A combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management or a related field is preferred.
- Two to three years of experience in athletics or related areas is preferred.
- One to two years of people leadership experience is preferred.
- An active, practicing Catholic parishioner is preferred.
- Strong administrative and systems-building skills to operate a mission-based diocesan program.
- Working knowledge of athletic operations, rules, and regulations.
- Strong people skills to relate to professionals, volunteers, organizations, and systems.
- Ability to effectively manage concurrent and varying responsibilities in an organized and effective manner.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Well-developed conflict management skills.
- Well organized and detail oriented, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of computers, relevant athletic software, and Microsoft Office software.
- Reliable means of transportation for local travel throughout the Diocese of Columbus.
- Working knowledge of the Catholic Church, including parish, school, and diocesan structures.
- Final applicant must be fingerprinted and complete a background check.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management or a related field.
- Two to three years of experience in athletics or related areas.
- One to two years of people leadership experience.
- Active, practicing Catholic parishioner.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational support to parishes.
- Actively enforce and uphold a culture of dignity, respect, and integrity.
- Approach the work with a youth-first focus and prioritize what is best for children.
- Provide support for sports that lack an active Commissioner.
- Assist in supervising diocesan athletic programs and staff in accordance with diocesan Human Resources policies.
- Be available on weekends to visit athletic sites and observe contests to ensure venues and programs operate efficiently.
- Communicate clearly and make decisive decisions when needed.
- Ensure the CYO website serves Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Parents, and connect it with the diocesan website to strengthen mission and faith connections.
- Maintain a diocesan-level online team registration system that integrates with member-level registration, supports seamless data transfers, works with scheduling software, and publishes game and site schedules on the website at set dates.
- Oversee parish mergers to ensure ethical practices and opportunities for all participants.
- Manage a formal communication system with athletic Member Organizations.
- Maintain effective athletic program operations according to identified standards, goals, and outcomes.
- Assist in the annual evaluation of administrative procedures for CYO athletic programs.
- Provide consultation and resources to Member Organizations, including incident reports, assessments, and training.
- Recommend, purchase, and organize athletic program supplies and inventory as necessary.
- Assist in regularly evaluating fee structures and schedules to support a healthy budget and streamline processes.
- Escalate large issues to the Director of Athletics for guidance.
- Perform other duties as necessary to further the diocesan mission and achieve athletic program objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
