Sports Program Manager Jobs in Tucson, AZ (NOW HIRING)

SPORTS SITE SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for the delivery of excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. The Sports Site Supervisor is responsible for the successful registration, implementation, and operation of the program.
Candidate must be able and willing to travel to/from and work at multiple sites, including: Lohse Family YMCA, Northwest YMCA, JCC, and Ott Family YMCA.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SPORTS SITE SUPERVISOR:

• Provides leadership and models excellent customer service to provide a welcoming environment for all staff, campers, members, and guests by following customer service best practices.
• Directs and supervises sports program activities to meet YMCA guidelines.
• Implements youth and/or adult sports programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans to meet the needs of the branch, community and Association.
• Implements sports sessions / activities for youth and adults and introduces new sessions based on feedback from members and the Association to aid in membership retention.
• Train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed in accordance with Association HR guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in the marketing of YMCA youth sports programs in the community.
• Manage and implement the approved budget for sports and take prompt, appropriate action to correct variances.
• Secure and schedule athletic fields and facilities as needed. Assign set up duties to department staff as needed; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits. Schedule gym and other facility areas for sports activities.
• Create teams, organize and conduct meetings for coaches. Develop and distribute team practice and game schedules; train and schedule sports officials; develop and distribute sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
• Purchase and distribute team uniforms and awards; coordinate and distribute team photos if applicable.
• Delivers a personalized approach when engaging with program participants that creates a positive experience.
• Organize and conduct sports clinics to foster relationship building among members. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Compile program statistics for evaluation of the effectiveness and participation in sports sessions.
• 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 SITE SUPERVISOR:

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Level One Fingerprint Card preferred
• Completion of YMCA's online training sessions upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications required within thirty days of hire.
• Minimum of two years of sports leadership or sports coordinator experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations and/or the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and guidelines for team sports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours (does roll-over) 
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, personal training packages, sports programs, camp registrations, child care, and more!)

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

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.