Sports & Aquatics Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth • Fort Worth, TX

1d • $48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Northpark YMCA is looking for a new leader to join the team and support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports & Aquatics Director will lead the development of and implementation of high quality youth sports and aquatics programs. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality youth programs and/or aquatics programs, combine with the ability to manage the administrative components of program operations. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to ensure that the participants and families have a high quality experience at the Y. Responsibilities include supervision and training of the program staff along with new and innovative ideas to grow and expand existing programs. This is a full time nonexempt position. The director will need to be available to work weekends, as this is when many of the games take place.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:
Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 1-2 years of previous youth sports or aquatics experience.
• YMCA Lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor Certification, LGI a plus.
• ASHI CPR Pro and First Aid certifications will be required.
• Four or more years of program experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• Previous supervisory experience in customer service preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Expands youth sports and aquatics programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
• Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of the program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assists with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.
• The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more!
• Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment.
• 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service.
• Training and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees