Regional Sports Director

We are looking for a Regional Program Director to oversee sports related experiences and activities at the Semones and Grand Prairie YMCAs.
Job Description

At the Y, kids are able to participate in sports programs that place an emphasis on fun, development of character, and fair play. We believe our youth sports programs helps families and individuals grow personally, clarify values, improve relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills, and most of all, have fun!  

We are looking for a Regional Program Director who is responsible for the supervision of all sports related experiences and activities at the Semones and Grand Prairie YMCAs, and will manage the promotional activities which attract new members/program participants. This position will supervise a full-time Sports Directors at the Grand Prairie YMCA and will serve on the Association Youth Sports Leadership team. The incumbent will be asked to support their home branch through support and attendance as needed at board meetings, annual campaign, staff meetings and special events.  

Qualifications

The incumbent must have an outgoing personality with the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships through programs by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, lay leaders, YMCA members and program participants and the general public.

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or 5 years experience. 
  • Experience in supervision, budgeting & program design/management preferred.
  • Incumbent must possess experience working with volunteers.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required and an ability to exercise discriminating and independent judgment.
Essential Functions
  • Program growth, participant satisfaction, and program retention.  
  • Hiring, training, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
  • Development and maintenance of budgets.  
  • Developing, marketing, implementing and expanding sports programs.  
  • This incumbent will have responsibilities with the Annual Campaign.
  • Implementation of all YMCA policies and procedures for risk management/safety for all staff, volunteers and participants.  
  • Perform any and all other duties assigned by the District Executive Director. 
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Supplementary Insurance (Cancer/Accident/Critical Illness), Employee Assistance Plan, Free family membership, Discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403(b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.  (PTO) Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities. Employee referral awards of $50 and up.