SPORTS DIRECTOR Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Young Mens Christian Association – 3.9 Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $45,000 – $47,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Mid-level Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Computer skills Leadership Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sports Director provides leadership as a subject matter expert and oversees sports-related programming to meet specific association objectives. The incumbent is responsible for developing, organizing, delivering, and administering sports leagues, recreation programs and activities targeted toward youth, teen and adults in assigned service areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 fund raising activities and special events. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Leads Sport Quality Team meetings. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Multi-Team Leader): Mission Advancement – Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration – Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness – Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth – Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent. One to two years related experience preferred, including staff supervision. Must have basic computer skills. Must complete of the following trainings within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Sexual Harassment training. Must complete within 60 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certification. Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Must understand the YMCA as a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be available to work hours as needed, including weekends and evenings. Work hours may vary according to the program needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and duties listed above, and the physical demands of the position listed here, are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical demands of the position include: Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. Ability to lead and interact in activities and perform related physical skills. Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.