Recreation & Activities Director

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA•Eugene, OR

9d•$66,000 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation & Activities Director leads programs that help youth and teens move, play, build skills, develop confidence, and experience belonging through recreation and physical activity. The role creates accessible, developmentally appropriate opportunities beyond competitive leagues, including skill development, clinics, camps, open recreation, game days, outdoor experiences, family activities, competitive leagues, and developmental and functional sports based on community needs. The Director builds relationships with schools, parks, sports organizations, and other community partners to understand needs, identify gaps, and expand access to facilities, expertise, and recreation opportunities. The role may also explore adult and family recreation offerings based on community needs, organizational capacity, and alignment with existing YMCA programs. The Director oversees program quality, safety, risk management, administration, financial management, and staff and volunteer leadership. They manage budgets, registration, schedules, facilities, equipment, and program resources; track participation and financial and experience measures; and adapt programs based on feedback and capacity. The position is full-time and exempt, based at the Don Stathos Campus in Eugene, Oregon, with a stated salary range of $66,000–$71,000. Evening and weekend work may be needed to support programs, leagues, activities, and special events.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant education, coursework, training, or professional development beyond high school.
At least 4½ years of experience developing or leading engaging, developmentally appropriate recreation, physical activity, camp, sports, out-of-school-time, or other active programs for youth with varying interests, abilities, and experience levels.
At least 1½ years of experience leading, supervising, training, and supporting staff and/or volunteers who work with children and teens.
Experience coordinating multiple aspects of program operations, including staffing, scheduling, facilities, registration, and/or budgets.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with families, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
Current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record meeting YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout employment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support programs, leagues, activities, and special events.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting equipment weighing up to 60 pounds and safely supervising activities in indoor and outdoor locations.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, youth development, education, physical education, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience developing or expanding youth recreation, physical activity, or community-based programs and partnerships.
Knowledge or experience across multiple areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activity, physical education, or youth development.
Experience developing recreation or physical activity opportunities for adults and/or families.
Previous experience leading sports or recreational activities at a YMCA.
Conversational fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Create welcoming, developmentally appropriate recreation and movement opportunities for youth of all abilities and experience levels.
Develop and deliver clinics, camps, Game Days, skill-development sessions, open recreation, developmental sports, and other active-play experiences.
Create introductory and continuing seasonal opportunities that build athletic skills, confidence, and participation.
Develop and operate recreational and competitive leagues or other team-based experiences, emphasizing skill development, participation, confidence, sportsmanship, belonging, and fun.
Assess and adapt the program portfolio based on participation, family feedback, community needs, and organizational capacity.
Identify and explore adult and family recreation opportunities aligned with community needs and YMCA programs.
Build relationships with schools, parks and recreation agencies, sports organizations, and other community partners to identify needs, gaps, and partnership opportunities.
Connect youth with continued recreation and sports opportunities in the community and identify community facilities that can expand program access.
Ensure programs, staff, volunteers, and partners follow child protection practices, organizational policies, regulations, mandatory reporting requirements, and safety standards.
Assess and manage risks for programs, activities, locations, and partnerships, including supervision, check-in/check-out, emergency procedures, and caregiver communication.
Ensure facilities, fields, equipment, and program spaces are appropriate and safely maintained, including inspection, inventory, storage, maintenance, and replacement systems.
Respond to injuries, incidents, and safety concerns, ensuring documentation, communication, follow-up, and corrective action.
Develop and manage program budgets, pricing, financial assistance strategies, purchasing, and expenses.
Manage registration, rosters, schedules, waivers, participant records, and required documentation.
Develop program calendars and coordinate facilities, staffing, equipment, and other resources.
Track and report enrollment, capacity, attendance, repeat participation, financial performance, and participant and family experience.
Maintain centralized program standards, curricula and activity plans, procedures, and resources.
Collaborate across YMCA departments to share resources and expertise, coordinate programming and communication, and expand recreation experiences.
Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff and volunteers.
Ensure staff and volunteers complete required screening, child protection training, certifications, and role-specific preparation before working with participants.
Provide staff and volunteers with program expectations, activity plans, safety procedures, coaching, and support.
Lead or support programs and activities as needed to model quality, support staff, and address operational needs.
Maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.