Sports Operations Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Youth & Adult Sports Director                      Department: Sports 

FLSA Status: exempt                                               

Status: exempt

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer                           Revision Date: 7/1/2026

Base Pay Rate $42,577          Mid-point $53,222         Max Pay Rate $63,867

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA programs.

Primarily composed of experienced professionals requiring an understanding of a body of knowledge linked to function. Requires ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments with minimal supervision. Role is required to deliver work by interpreting and expanding on somewhat complex and diverse procedures.

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Supervision of hourly employees and volunteers. Embodies YMCA competencies at a Team Leader level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, organizes, and leads high-quality youth and adult sports programs that build healthy habits, strong character, and meaningful relationships. Creates a welcoming environment where participants, volunteers, and coaches thrive while advancing the YMCA mission of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Develops and manages the annual sports department budget.
• Monitors revenue and expenses to meet budget goals.
• Identifies opportunities to increase participation and program sustainability.
• Expands youth sports program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
• Develops and grows adult sports leagues, tournaments, clinics, and recreational opportunities.
• Evaluates community interest and launches new sports and wellness programming.
• Creates opportunities for lifelong participation in sports and recreation.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities (City of Brainerd and Community Ed)
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits
• Manages program formation from paid and financially assisted registrations
• Organizes and conducts training and meetings for coaches- paid and volunteer
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules any necessary sports officials; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes 
  team photographs
• Organizes and conducts sports clinics or special events
• Coaches and leads some programs
• Leads and coordinates marketing and distribution of youth sports program information with Marketing Director
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations- City of Brainerd, Brainerd United Soccer Club, Brainerd Sports Boosters, etc.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner
• Compiles program statistics
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader/Team Leader/Multi-Team Leader/Organizational Leader):

• Mission Advancement
• Operational Effectiveness
• Collaboration
• Functional Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• 1–2 years of relevant experience with strong organizational, communication and customer service skills
• SafeSport training
• YMCA Required certifications within 3 months of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention