Sports Program Director

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ATTLEBORO•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Sports Director will oversee and lead a variety of adult, youth, pre-school and parent-child programming at our Downtown location. This position will be responsible for the administration, coaching, and teaching of youth and adult sports programs, including leagues. The Program Director will work a schedule that includes some nights and weekends to support sports and additional programs and events across the Association.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sports/recreation, education or health and wellness related field
2-3 years of work experience with children, wellness, aquatics, youth sports and programming
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support sports, youth and family programming.
Ability to effectively handle conflict situations with children and adults.
A positive, friendly attitude and strong interpersonal skills as well as modeling for and growing those skills in others
Must be detail-oriented and able to communicate accurate information in a timely manner.
CPR and First Aid certified (or become certified within 60 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff to plan successful programming.
Developing diverse programs with options for all ages and skill levels at our downtown location as well as supporting programming and staff at our other locations as needed.
Establishing new revenue producing programs in all areas and expanding programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Responsible for all aspects of programming including scheduling, managing registrations, creating rosters, coordinating proper staffing, spearheading parent and participant communication, ensuring customer service standards are exceeded, and meeting program budget.
Working with staff and volunteers to address any issues in a timely manner.
Communicating with all staff to prevent scheduling conflicts and expand branch wide knowledge of programming
Assisting in the marketing and distribution of program information, organizing and promoting program registrations.
Assisting in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Participating in Association-wide program meetings, events and trainings
Represents and promotes the Y in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies.
Build a strong staff team through hiring, training, development, and supervision of leadership staff.
Develops, manages, and monitors the operating budget and meets or exceeds budget expectations.
Provides primary leadership and operation of facility to ensure facility is clean, attractive, and risk free with appropriate and timely repairs. Maintains a high level of participant appreciation and satisfaction.
Develops and implements innovative programs to engage the YMCA members and our service communities.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes reports as necessary.