Assistant Director of Sports

YMCA
Hourly
$23.00
$26.00
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Job Description

Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the Assistant Sports Director is responsible for assisting in planning, development, implementation, expansion and evaluation of youth and adult sport programs. The principal objective will be to develop meaningful programs and services to fulfill the YMCA’s mission.  During the summer months as Asst. Camp Director, the role will transition to work with the camping department.

Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent in Physical Education, Sports Management, Community Recreation or related discipline preferred. 

Minimum of 2 years recreational experience with leading and coaching groups of children in different sports in a supportive environment that encourages self-confidence. 

Proficient in all standard business software, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

Good role model, high integrity, professionalism, and adaptable. 

Currently holds or is working towards YMCA Team Leader Certificate. 

Current CPR, AED and First Aid certification. 

An understanding of the needs of the communities served by the West Suburban YMCA. 

Represent the West Suburban YMCA in a positive manner. 

Committing to support and further our equity-centered work as an organization.  Actively supports all DEIB efforts. 

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 

Obtaining 7D license within 30 days of employment. 

Essential Functions

Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth sports programing within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. 

Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work. Recommend and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.   

Assists in the management of all aspects of day-to-day operations.  

Ability to develop and maintain high levels of customer service.  

Supervising gymnasium, track, field all other facilities and participants utilizing the facilities.  

Over-seeing facility schedule, maintaining equipment, and safety of facilities.  

Assisting in hiring/onboarding/ training/scheduling/supervising staff.  

Development and implementation of new and existing programs.  

Teaching instructional classes, coaching teams, officiating games, lead rental groups (must be athletic).  

Coordinating all aspects of sports youth & adult leagues making a sports background imperative. 

Assist in the development of the department budget.  

Assist in the development of program marketing and promotional items in a timely manner.  

Maintain databases for all sports programs.  

Possess creativity and flexibility.  

Administer system of schedules, records, and reports for assigned program areas.  

Ensuring participant satisfaction, league quality and safety at all times.  

Participating in Special YMCA Events.  

Occasional van driver for OST program. 

Carry out all responsibilities listed as Assistant Director of Camp.  

Willingness to accept responsibilities other than those assigned. 

Required Certifications

CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment.

Required online trainings.