Location 6869 E. Shea Blvd,Scottsdale, AZ, 85254,United States
Base Pay $18.88 - $20.77 / Hour
Job Category YMCA of Southern Arizona
Employee Type Full Time Hourly

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SPORTS DIRECTOR:

Performs oversight of assigned programs and program areas for youth and adult sports.
Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas including meeting program standards and safety procedures.
Works with Association Sports Director to develop new programs and expand current programs to meet the needs of the community and the goals and objectives of youth and adult sports programs in accordance with the strategic and operational plans.
Participates in a collaborative effort with Association Sports Director to determine goals, strategies, program innovation and improvements for the association sports programs.
Supervises, recruits, hires, trains, develops, evaluates, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
Develops, manages and controls the budget to ensure fiscal responsibility for the assigned programs.
Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensures the physical environment supports healthy living through sanitation and cleaning efforts.
Ensures processes and policies are in place to maintain proper records/department files.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Assists with development of systems and measurements that gauge program impact, satisfaction, quality trends, financial stability, and growth potential.
Facilitates relationships and schedules regular communication with YMCA branch leadership of assigned locations to discuss space usage, understand branch expectations and communicate program needs for a successful program.
Develops, represents and maintains relationships on behalf of the organization in a professional manner, including school districts and other organizations/agencies related to assigned programs.
Identifies strategic collaborative partnerships that congruently align with the YMCA’s strategic priorities as needed.
Provides leadership for annual support campaign and committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF A SPORTS DIRECTOR:

Must be 21 years of age.
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Two or more years of sports program management experience, preferably in a YMCA, other not-for-profit agency or school setting.
Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
Knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
Certifications required within thirty (30) days of hire: CPR/AED and First Aid.
Completion of YMCA’s online training within seven (7) days of hire.
Available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Employee Assistance Program
Free YMCA Family Membership
Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire
Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

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