Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our

cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are

welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are

genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you

and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in

your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a

relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Division Vice President, the Division Sports Director is responsible

for the day-to-day operations of Youth and Adult sports programming at multiple YMCAs

within the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. This position provides Cause-Driven leadership in

staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, program administration,

facility & equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal-professional

development. This role helps support the Association Sport’s Cabinet by assisting in a

leadership role. The Division Sports Director is the acting Sports Director at a location of the

YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Priorities include:

• To develop and grow their home YMCA as the premiere Sports service provider in the Hampton Roads community through strong innovative direct leadership
• Indirect leadership of multiple Family Center Sports Leaders
• Achieve budget expectations annually
• Staff and Volunteer development The Division Sports Director will be based out of one of the following centers within their division:
• Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
• Currituck Family YMCA
• Greenbrier Family YMCA

The Division Sports Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:

Budget and Financial Performance

1. Develops, manages, and monitors center sport’s operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
2. Makes necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of all program related supplies in accordance with Association standards

Program Development and Membership Engagement

1. Provides safe, organized, and quality sports programs that serve the community needs
2. Plans, develops, and implements sports programming in accordance with the association sport’s calendar
3. Implements Association membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Uses YMCA “listen first” skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants and interests of members. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction, plan and execute community-programming opportunities in the extended Norfolk and Portsmouth community
4. Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives. Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services
5. Develops, produces, and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with branch marketing plans
6. Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment

Team Performance Towards Organizational Goals

1. Provides strong leadership and support for attaining Association’s goals and objectives of the strategic plan
2. Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises sports team members
3. Recruits and trains program volunteers
4. Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual support campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned
5. Performs the duties of direct reports as needed

Fundraising

1. Participates in a successful annual support campaign, with staff giving and membership involvement

Professional Development

1. Completes New Staff Orientation, blood borne pathogens, child abuse prevention and trainings as required
2. Attends mandatory staff meetings and assists with the leadership of the Sport’s Cabinet
3. Incorporates character development within the activities of the Y
4. Represents and promotes the Y in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities

Facility Management

1. Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
2. Effectively coordinates facility usage for assigned programs and activities

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences or equivalent is preferred
2. At least 21 years or older
3. 1 to 2 years supervisory experience
4. Flexible schedule, days, nights, and weekends
5. Able to obtain American Safety and Health Institute BLS instructor within 90 days of hire
6. Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software programs

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 100 pounds
2. While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions
3. Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
4. Will be exposed to cleaning supplies
5. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
6. Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served,

cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor

evaluation of assigned duties.

Effect on End results:

1. Increase program participation by 5%
2. Meet and exceed revenue expectations
3. Ensure effective and efficient sports operations at all locations

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum

requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks,

E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS).

Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug

testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the

requirements of this position.

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