Sports Program Director

Title: Sports Program Director
Location: YMCA of the Suncoast - Hernando County Family Branch
FLSA Status: Exempt
Leader Level: Team Leader
Hiring Range: $45,000 - $46,500 annually
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Youth/Adult Sport Staff and Volunteers

Believing that our people deserve the best, the YMCA offers exceptional wage and benefits package. Our featured benefits package determined by your employment status and tenure with the organization includes:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Funded Retirement Plan
• Subsidized Child Care
• YMCA Facility Access Discounted Program Fees

Located near the central coast of Florida, the YMCA of the Suncoast is a strong YMCA, engaged in many national YMCA initiatives. This is an Association serving more than 80,000 community members each year. The Hernando County Family Branch is located on 20 acres in Hernando County. It has a 27,000 square foot main building with one aquatic venue, a splash pad, outdoor basketball/pickleball courts, kids zone, cycle room, multi-purpose rooms, beach volleyball, teen center, multi-purpose sports field, and 8,000 square foot Wellness Center.

The branch impacts over 9,000 people in our community with a focus on Healthy Living, Social Responsibility, and Youth Development.

This position, as a top administrative branch staff in an Association actively engaged in many national Y initiatives, is responsible for day-to-day general administration of the Programs Department including staff supervision, budgeting, expense control, income generation, program development and quality control, and committee development, community relations, collaborations, long-range planning, and facility maintenance. The Sports Director also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of Association goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board.

This position is responsible for running youth and adult sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, t-ball, kickball, flag football and pickle ball.

• Direct and administer total operation of the Sports Department including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs, and operations.
• Plan and conduct a wide variety of programs and activities that maximize the facilities, support the cause, and enhance membership.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment by keeping supplies organized, maintain a clean facility and care for equipment.
• Promote and monitor program growth, taking a leadership role in membership cultivation and program retention.
• Develop and implement annual program growth goals, retention goals, and objectives that include monthly and weekly action plans.

• Recruit, hire, supervise and develop department staff and volunteers through the use of Leadership Competency Model resources that create a culture of cause-driven leaders
• Lead and/or participate in a branch committee(s)
• Conduct monthly staff meetings to keep staff well informed.
• Support branch Y Community Champions efforts

• Prepare the annual department(s) budget for approval by the Executive Director.
• Recommend adjustments and administer the budget, exercising necessary expense controls and revenue production

• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Assist with the development of community events
• Promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media
• Actively participate in community organizations

• Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause
• Participate in Annual Campaign efforts
• Identify and recruit Annual Campaign volunteers
• Lead and/or participate in branch special events for fundraising or mission advancement

• Serve as a member of branch management and support the branch and association objectives of the YMCA
• Teach, role model and promote SMART behavior

• Support the GPS initiatives by participating on a Commitment Team
• Advance our work in Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism and Philanthropy
• Incorporate Living Our Cause into work products and behavior

(all position functions are essential to the position)