Pickleball Director

The Pickleball Director will oversee the overall management and operation of the Pickleball programming within the Earlywine District YMCAs. This position has responsibility for budget development and control, recruitment and training of staff and volunteers, programming, equipment maintenance, quality checks, enforcing safety standards and other policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of program quality as well as member and participant retention rate. In addition, the Director will provide leadership for the development and growth of the Pickleball Sport within the YMCA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent must have the competencies, skills and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association's mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. Other important competencies of the Pickleball Director include the following:

Management Skills:

• Prepares and administers budgets for the department and meets the budgeted net by year-end.
• Develops and implements marketing for the areas of responsibility that will positively impact attendance and registration.
• Participates in developing a schedule of year-round pickleball programs.
• Aligns program operations to meet all legal and regulatory requirements in support of the success of the YMCA and department.
• Prepares and implements marketing plans and materials for all areas of responsibility to ensure growth each year.
• Is available to work evenings and weekends as schedule dictates due to seasonal programming needs.
• Assists with the implementation of special events as needed for their success as a member of the YMCA program staff.
• Maintains and inventories all supplies, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned and determined necessary. Job duties could change depending on changes in the business.

Teamwork:

• Works cooperatively with other department heads, volunteers, committees, departments and other branches.
• Serves on and recruits key staff from the department for various AD-Hoc committees needed for the overall success of the YMCA.
• Lead the association pickleball committee, as an AD-Hoc under Sports Committee.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings and training courses and encourage other staff to do as well.

Communication Skills:

• Coordinate with MARCOM team for promotional and marketing plans.
• Provides quality ongoing training for staff and volunteers that will enhance their capabilities and be applicable to their work on a daily basis.
• Share the YMCA story and programs when requested to various groups in the community.

Human Resources:

• Recruits, supervises, and trains quality, sufficient staff to implement programs for the department. Cultivates the development of the staff for growth and success.
• Provides direct, hands-on training for coaches.

Professional Style:

• Able to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent challenging and changing conditions.
• Attention to detail, completeness and consistency when performing job function.
• Able to instill confidence through dependability, meeting deadlines, promptness, and regularity of attendance.

Leadership:

• Lead the associations development of pickleball.
• Influences staff and members by performing job functions in a positive, enthusiastic manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Association's Strategic Plan and initiatives.
• Incorporates and trains staff in our character development values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty into all program areas.

Attainment of Association Goals:

• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, vendors and volunteers.
• Supports diverse and inclusive work environment and is a community advocate for the YMCA.