Youth and Sports Program Director

The Youth and Sports Program Director is responsible for developing, administering and overseeing all facets of youth, teen, family, and sports programming, enhancing the overall member experience. The position is responsible for the planning, marketing, registration, record-keeping, and delivery of quality programs. In addition, this position is responsible for growing the number of participants and meeting the fiscal growth goals of the branch.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, implement, and manage all facets of the youth, teen, family, and sports programs assigned in collaboration with the Youth and Sports Cabinet team.
• Implement quality standards in all program areas, meeting or exceeding branch, association, and accrediting organization expectations.
• Work collaboratively with Youth and Sports Cabinet to develop, and implement marketing plans in close partnership with the Association Marketing Department.
• Effectively establish, develop, foster, and maintain positive relationships with area schools, churches, civic groups, businesses, and community organizations.
• Develop goals and objectives for the departments that will reflect the branch and association’s strategic plan and objectives.
• Maintain records to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with the areas of: Risk Management, Quality Standards, Child Abuse and Safety for all program areas.
• Manage and implement branch special events associated with all related program areas.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and develop and lead staff.
• Budget, plan, implement and deliver quality camp programming.

Know How:

• Proven knowledge and experience in programming specific to youth, teens, families, and sports.
• Ability and passion to provide a safe environment for all.
• Working knowledge necessary to successfully manage the department budget.
• Ability to develop, implement, and grow innovative programs that enhance member experience.
• Ability to interact with and communicate with a diverse population of individuals, including program participants, staff, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to recruit, orient, supervise, train, evaluate, and recognize program staff and volunteers adhering to YMCA guidelines.