Morris Sports Director

YMCA
Salary
$47,000.00
$53,000.00
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Job Description

The Morris Hospital YMCA is seeking a dynamic and community-minded Sports Director to lead our sports department into its next chapter of growth. In this role, you won't just be managing leagues; you will be a catalyst for character development. You will oversee the high-quality implementation of programs ranging from our signature Youth Basketball League to adult sports leagues, ensuring that every participant, regardless of age or skill level, finds a place to belong and become their best self.

As a cornerstone of the Morris community, our YMCA thrives on a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, and nurturing. We are looking for a director who is determined to recruit and develop a great team of staff and volunteers, modeling our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in every huddle and every game.


POSITION SUMMARY:
Supports, develops, organizes and implements high quality sports programming, including, but not limited to: Youth and Adult Sports Programming and Sports Leagues including the Youth Basketball League.
 
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.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff;
  • Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50 lbs. The role involves exposure to high noise levels at times.
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. 

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

  • A defined contribution retirement plan with 12 percent of salary contributed by the association (when eligibility requirements are met)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Health insurance, dental and life insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free YMCA Programming
Essential Functions
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship building skills in all interactions.
  • Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
  • Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
  • Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
  • Develops and monitors sports program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes
    team photographs.
  • Organizes and hosts season parties and events, promoting healthy eating and good nutrition.
  • Organizes and conducts sports clinics.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of sports program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Acts as coach, referee, and instructor as needed and requested
  • Participates in Sports Cabinet meetings, staff meetings and other related meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
    Serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill
community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports
fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds
rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in
challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist
in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces
new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans
work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial
irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change,
and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and
how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills.