Interim Sports & Teen Director

YMCA of Greater Boston•Needham, MA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Teen and Sports Director role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth and teens in our community. This position is responsible for leading dynamic programs that promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy, active lifestyles in youth and fostering personal growth, leadership skills, and academic success in teens. As the Interim Teen and Sports Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization, development, and implementation of teen and youth sports programs for the center. You will lead and supervise sports instructors and teen leaders, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programming and fostering a safe, engaging environment for all teens and youth.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in youth development or working with school-aged children and teens.
Experience in program management including budgeting, resource allocation, program development and evaluation, etc.
High School Degree required.
Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.
Child Abuse Prevention (Within 90 Days of Employment)
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (within 90 Days of Employment)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
Experience supervising staff (preferred).

Responsibilities

Delivery of quality weekly teen programming that meets expectations for related grant and funding requirements; provide necessary information and statistics for reporting related to the program.
Recruit and retain teen involvement for all teen programs, manage roster and drive attendance and quality.
Provides direct service instruction/facilitation of 5-10 hours per week in programs.
Recruit, hires, trains, develop schedules and directs teen staff and volunteers as needed.
Reviews and Evaluates Staff Performance.
Establish and maintain relationships with local middle and high schools in the service area to help recruit and retain teens and partners with community organizations.
Represent and promote Y programs in the community and at events; Serves on at least one community-based committee to ensure the YMCA is viewed as a leader in serving teens.
Direct and Supervise Sports classes/activities to meet YMCA Objectives.
Delivery of quality instructional sports classes and sports leagues for youth 3yrs – 12yr olds with a focus and pre-school programming.
Provides direct service instruction of 30 hrs. per week in youth sports programs.
Markets and Distributes program information to YMCA members and the community to drive program enrollment.
Responds to all members and community inquiries related to Sports programming in a timely manner.
Monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives working with Senior Program Director to meet revenue goals.
Recruit, hires, trains, develop schedules and directs sports instructors and volunteers as needed.
Serve as Leader on Duty (LOD) as a member of the center leadership team.