Sports Director

$42,000 - $47,000/Yr

YMCA - Irmo, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Irmo, SC

Social Assistance

About the position

The Sports Director at the YMCA of Columbia, SC, is a dynamic leader responsible for overseeing sports-related programming at the Northwest Family Branch. This role involves developing, organizing, and administering sports leagues and recreation programs for youth, teens, and adults, ensuring alignment with the association's objectives and commitment to community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
• Expands sports programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities.
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
• Maintains fields/gyms owned by YMCA.
• Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations.
• Organizes and conducts orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials and supervisors; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines, and handbooks.
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs.
• Organizes and conducts sports clinics and summer sports camps.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of sports program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Leads Sport Quality Team meetings.
• Compiles program statistics.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• One to two years of related experience preferred, including staff supervision.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sports program development and management.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $42,000 - $47,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.