Sports Director

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Full-time Sports Director - WILL OVERSEE YOUTH & ADULT SPORTS DEPARTMENT AT THE LAKE COMMUNITY YMCA

Rate of Pay:

Starting at $36,000-$41,000

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefit package including 85% paid medical, dental and vision. Fully paid short and long term disability, 3x's annual salary life insurance and 10% Association paid retirement (upon eligibility). Also includes paid sick time and generous vacation package. Complimentary membership and discounted rates for child care and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education, physical education, sports administration, recreation or a related field of study.
• One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coordinator, coach or early childhood physical education teacher.
• Excellent public relations and coaching/teaching/leading skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and outside agencies.
• Have a concern for detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility.
• Must stay up to date on current local sports and programs/trends.
• Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate all sports programming and schedules with a emphasis on preschool & youth clinics, kids programming and association developmental sports programming.
• Identify, develop, implement, and promote high quality preschool, youth, teen, and adult sports programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Develops strong volunteer participation through recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating volunteers for quality programs
• Assist with association and branch events as needed
• Communicate with participants, staff, and members in a professional and timely manner.
• Supervise gym, staff and fields during class instruction (responsible for set up, take down and clean up).
• This positions would require the individual to work a variety of evenings and weekends.
• Complete all other jobs as assigned by Supervisor