Regional Sports Director

YMCA
Salary
$55,000.00
How to Apply
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The YMCA of Pawtucket is on the lookout for a dynamic Regional Sports Director to lead our vibrant sports programs! 
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Sports Director is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of all sports programs at the MacColl YMCA and Pawtucket Family YMCA. This position ensures that programs meet the needs of the community, align with the YMCA’s mission and values, and operate efficiently. The Regional Sports Director will lead and support a team of sports coordinators, coaches, and volunteers to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging sports programs for all ages.

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.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific training.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Essential Functions
  1. Manages the youth sports program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal              objectives of the department.
  2. Evaluate and enhance existing programs to ensure they meet community needs, are aligned with YMCA objectives, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
  3. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities; developing new sports programming and leagues for youth, teens, and adults; and expanding the program within the community as needed.
  4. Collaborate with marketing to promote sports programs through various channels, including social media, community outreach, and YMCA newsletters. Create and implement marketing strategies to increase participation and visibility of YMCA sports programs.
  5. Maintains and updates program equipment for games and practices.
  6. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  7. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
  8. Creates teams; develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials and coaches; purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; organizes and conducts sports clinics.
  9. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes;
  10. Provides friendly, courteous, and prompt service to all members, guests, and volunteers.
  11. Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
  12. Responsible for Manager on Duty shift during the week.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.