Regional Sports Director

The Regional Sports Director is responsible for a broad base of adult & youth movement, sports leagues, classes and clinics programming. Plans, organizes, and directs programs and supervises staff in a wide variety of programs related to sports and movement activities. Time is spent in direct leadership and/or supervision of programs areas/sites and additionally in administration of office tasks. Note: This position requires evening and weekend work. Expectations of the Regional Sports Director is that he/she is present and available at program sites/areas during weekly programming and weekend league competition. KNOW HOW: This position requires knowledge and experience of adult and youth sports skills and movement activities. This role requires strong organizational and leadership skills that lead to the successful accomplishment of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Some experience is required in fiscal management and financial development, community relations, staff supervision, team building, and program development. A person filling this position must demonstrate strong initiative, creativity, critical thinking, flexibility, and be able to operate and promote an environment that supports the YMCAs mission and its four core values. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct leadership to establish strong adult and youth sports leagues, classes, clinics and movement programs. Executes the strategic priorities and policies of the YMCA association and of the YMCA branch. Procure and maintain operations of program areas, sites and facilities. Develop and manage all related program schedules for participants and members. Ensures communication to staff and participants of these schedules. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment within budget parameters. Creates team rosters and league play competition/tournaments. Organizes and conducts parents orientation meetings, training and meetings for coaches. Employs staff within the operational needs and budget, providing for the overall training and development of a highly competent and motivated staff team. The Regional Sports Director is responsible for ensuring that officiating is fair and consistent. Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs. Responds to all complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Supervises and evaluates staff and contractors in the implementation of programs, activities, and schedules to accomplish annual objectives and meet community needs. Plans, prepares and manages the annual branch Adult & Youth department budgets that demonstrates growth and advancement of programs. Participates in and leads staff in the branchs annual giving campaign. Helps prepare necessary public relations flyers, brochures, and newsletters in conjunction with the metro marketing department. Creates new programs to meet expanding needs of the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Participates in the branch board membership and program committee and relevant community organizational meetings. Provides hands-on leadership to sports leagues, classes, clinics and movement program activities for successful branch operation. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of program areas, facilities and equipment in conjunction with the facilities director. Represents branch at appropriate Association meetings and local, national, and regional events. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations so that the branch maintains a high degree of acceptance and credibility within the service area. Models the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while providing and maintaining an environment in which these values are evident to staff, members, and program participants through all levels of the association. Assists with Association special events as directed. Serves as an effective member of the YMCA of Central Kentucky sports core team and provides association leadership as directed. Participates in community activities that promote the YMCA and ensure that positive relationships are maintained with agencies where YMCA programs are held Supervises the writing, collection and storage of documents and reports essential for control, evaluation, and reporting. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches YMCA values. Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives. Ensures high-level services that differentiate the YMCA from other providers. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition. People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Results Oriented: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Personal Development Oriented: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. GOALS AND RESULTS: This position will contribute to the overall YMCA mission of building the foundations of the community. Realization of the YMCA Mission and Vision Plan by focusing on building relationships between members and with members and staff in an effort to increase their likelihood of staying involved and committed to their well-being in spirit, mind and body. Reaching a larger population of people by cultivating engagement and involvement of the health seeker population. Assisting in staying financially viable by increasing member enrollment, growth and retention. Strengthen relationships with community resulting in members ownership and participation in services unique to their needs, knowledge of the four core values and a positive perception of the YMCA. Secured a high quality, safe and knowledgeable YMCA center that can be measured on a national basis. Assists in meeting or exceeding retention and financial goals including annual support, program participants. Increase participation in all segments of membership categories. Development of a well-trained, highly competent and informed staff team, in a climate where creative, quality programs thrive Increase participation in beginning exercisers through programs and increased retention. Development of a wide variety of program services that will meet the needs of the community Sound fiscal position and financial growth A well-served community that understands and values the mission and purpose of the YMCA Steady, enthusiastic membership growth that meets targets and a demonstrated high level of member retention. Members will have a sense of belonging to the YMCA through the relationships built with the Sports Director and they will reach a higher level of wellness and wholeness (spirit, mind, and body) through the YMCA programs and support conducted by the entire wellness staff team. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in physical education, sports administration, recreation or family science or a related field of study or five years experience working in sports program development and supervision. Must possess outstanding public relations skills, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous professional manner with people and enjoy a high degree of interaction with youth, teens and adults within the Y facilities and in the community. Must have knowledge of kinesiology, sports or recreation management, event planning and program development is vital. Must enjoy working with diverse community and possess good listening and human relations skills. Must stay up to date on current sports and programs/trends. CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire and AED, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogens Certifications within 60 days of hire.