Sports Director - Central, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Position Description:

The Sports Director - Central will oversee the overall management and operation of Youth Sports programming for the Downtown and Midwest City 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.

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 Program 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 the attendance and registration.
• Participates in developing a schedule of year-round youth sports 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 for all areas of responsibilities to ensure growth each year.
• Submits information for program brochures in accordance with the published schedule.
• Is available to work evenings and weekends as called upon or 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, including jerseys 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 and departments.
• Serves on and recruit key staff from the department for various AD-Hoc committees needed for the overall success of the YMCA.
• Attends and participate in all staff meetings and trainings and encourage other staff to do as well.

Communication Skills:

• Provides quality ongoing training for staff and volunteers that will enhance their capabilities and be applicable to their work on a daily basis.
• Shares 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.
• Pays attention to detail, completeness and consistency when performing job function.
• Able to instill confidence through dependability, meeting deadlines, promptness, and regularity of attendance.

Leadership:

• 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:

• Engages in active and healthy lifestyle to promote personal well-being and exemplifies all characteristics of active living.
• Supports diverse and inclusive work environment and is a community advocate for the YMCA

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years successful experience in a supervisory position.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR effectively.
• Must be certified or willing to be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• Must be willing to obtain YMCA certifications.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY –

Must have a bachelor’s degree OR the equivalent 4 years of combined post high school education and/or relevant fulltime work experience OR 4 years of military experience AND

• A minimum of one year of YMCA experience.
• Be in good standing (no disciplinary action in the last 6 months)
• YMCA Leader Certification preferred (if not already obtained must be secured within 6 months of hire)

Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Ability to work with community members of all ages - adults, children/youth, and volunteers. Must be creative and demonstrate initiative in program development.
• Must be able to project enthusiasm to staff and program participants.
• Proven ability to lead staff and volunteers.
• Ability to work under occasional stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven team player.
• Ability to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines/procedures.