Sports Director

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Sports Director oversees day-to-day youth and adult sports programming at multiple YMCA of South Hampton Roads locations. The position provides cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and professional development. The Division Sports Director acts as the Sports Director at a location within their division and supports the Association Sports Cabinet in a leadership role. Priorities include growing the home YMCA as a leading sports service provider through innovative direct leadership, indirectly leading sports staff at multiple Family Centers, meeting annual budget expectations, and developing staff and volunteers. The position is based at one of the following centers: Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, Currituck Family YMCA, or Greenbrier Family YMCA. The role manages sports budgets and program operations; develops and delivers safe, quality sports programs; supports membership recruitment and retention; plans for program growth; and promotes member satisfaction. It also hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises team members, recruits and trains volunteers, contributes to fundraising and branch leadership activities, represents the YMCA in the community, and ensures the upkeep and effective use of sports facilities and equipment. The position requires flexible scheduling, including possible early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and involves substantial physical activity in sports, recreational, and community settings.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
One to two years of supervisory experience.
Ability to obtain American Safety and Health Institute BLS instructor certification within 90 days of hire.
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
Flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, running, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and other physical movements; sit on the floor and return to standing; and lift, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to successfully complete and maintain required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Health Sciences, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and monitor center sports operating budgets; adjust budgets as needed, maintain balanced operations, and submit reports on current operations.
Make necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of program-related supplies in accordance with Association standards.
Provide safe, organized, quality sports programs that meet community needs and implement programming in accordance with the Association sports calendar.
Implement membership strategies that support recruitment and retention, foster a member-focused culture, build relationships, and respond to member needs and interests.
Resolve problems to support member satisfaction and plan and execute community programming opportunities in the extended Norfolk and Portsmouth community.
Develop long-range plans for program and service expansion, monitor objectives, and take action to maintain high-quality programs and services.
Develop, produce, and distribute program information in accordance with branch marketing plans.
Ensure the safety, cleanliness, functionality, and upkeep of related facilities and equipment; coordinate facility use for assigned programs and activities.
Provide leadership and support for Association strategic-plan goals and objectives.
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise sports team members; recruit and train program volunteers.
Support the branch management team, annual support campaign, and assigned volunteer committees or boards.
Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.
Participate in the annual support campaign, including staff giving and membership involvement.
Complete required orientation and training, attend mandatory staff meetings, and assist with leadership of the Sports Cabinet.
Incorporate character development into YMCA activities.
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and build collaborative relationships with organizations, businesses, and government entities.