Sports Director

The Sports Director provides leadership and support for the YMCA of Wichita Falls. The Sports Director will recruit and supervise mission driven employees and ensure excellence in Y best practices in operation of the Sports department. Regular interaction with employees, leadership, members, and other business associates in an outgoing, friendly, and courteous manner is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, directs and supervises the sports/program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and supervises Sports Department part-time staff and volunteers.
• Monitors daily sports operations to adhere to all standards set forth by the YMCA of Wichita Falls.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of equipment. Secures and schedules sports facilities.
• Maintains positive relationships with contract vendors.
• Creates new program opportunities in all areas including those that are underserved in the Wichita Falls community.
• Act as the liaison to community leaders/volunteers and ensure that shared facilities are upheld to the standards set by both parties.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management, Education, or related field preferred.
• Highly motivated, organized, personable, enthusiastic, displaying strong leadership abilities.
• Two year’s Y program experience preferred.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Must pass a background check.