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Association Youth Sports Director

YMCA • 400 Fayette Street, Suite 250 Conshohocken, PA 19428 United States • 1m ago

YMCA

Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Location

400 Fayette Street, Suite 250
Conshohocken, PA 19428
United States

Salary

$70,000.00

$75,000.00

How to Apply

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As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference where social responsibility permeates the culture.

Job Description

The Associate Sports position is a high-profile leadership position that is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, operation, and success of the association Sports Program to include arts & humanities and e-sports programming. The Associate Sports Director will foster stakeholder relationships, design and implement impactful program, manage financial resources and provide leadership to our Sports Leaders.

The Associate Sports Director will provide daily support to team members and offer ongoing leadership, motivation, and development. They are responsible for casting, coaching, communication, alignment, and holding Department Leaders accountable to collective Greater Philadelphia YMCA expectations.

Under extraordinary circumstances, all leaders will be asked to flex into areas they might not normally work in as well as contribute a greater degree of direct service in addition to their typical leadership responsibilities. These circumstances vary but may include but not be limited to those that result in the need for reduced hours while the amount of service being provided may still remain the same.

Qualifications

Bachelors Graduate or Equivalent
5+ years experience in sports, recreation management or hospitality industries
5+ years experience managing 20+ team members
5+ years experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements/revenue/EBITDA budgets
Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns
Track record of success in a performance driven work environment
Excellent interviewing skills
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Essential Functions

Promote(s) and represent(s) the mission and values of the YMCA. Participate as a member of the association staff team and contribute to a consistent YMCA image.
Build community resources through the cultivation and development of relationships. Actively engage members, volunteers and community leaders in the Y mission.
Develop and implement high quality programs that meet the needs of the community by creating inclusive, equitable programming that focus on both skill development and social emotional growth. Programs include sports instructional, leagues, dance, arts, gymnastics and e-sports.
Manage the activities and personnel in the development and delivery of programs and services. Recruit and develop staff and volunteers.
Create a positive staff environment where diverse staff members can work together to provide programs and services. Develop and recognize staff to ensure continuous improvement, encouraging ongoing education and training of staff.
Build on-boarding and mentor program for all new Leaders.
Create a member focus in all operations. Ensure that all programs represent high quality YMCA programs and provide experiences that exceed member expectations.
Monitor trends and developments in markets, demographics and community needs to ensure this department continues to deliver cost effective programs.
Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
Monitors budgets, forecasts revenue and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually
Monitors supplies, payroll, cost of goods, and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually
Partners closely with the Financial Development team to cultivate relationships and implements effective fund raising strategies to attain objectives. Build volunteer and community resources and support to the YMCA.
Partners closely with Financial Development and Finance teams to meet funder requirements and maintain grant compliance.
Mentors (and motivates) Department Managers/Leaders to ensure continuous growth through training, developing, direction, assessing performance, and providing feedback
Creates and sustains an environment that values all people for their unique talents. Takes an active role in promoting and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global engagement and cultural competence.
Build(s) community resources through the cultivation and development of relationships. Actively engage members, volunteers and community leaders in the Y mission. Authorizes new hires, promotions, employee status changes, and terminations with the Department Leaders
Promotes and sustains an environment where Safety and Child Protection are at the highest priority and has zero tolerance for non-compliance.
Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff and GPY staff including Association Office support staff