Program Director of Sports - Northwest Valley YMCA

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 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF SPORTS :

• With the guidance of the Executive Branch Director and the Director of Sports Programs, develops, implements, and manages sports programs, complying with all Association standards and safety procedures.
• Recruits, hires, and trains all staff and volunteer positions. Supervises and evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency. Makes recommendations to Branch Executive regarding staff performance issues and concerns.
• Officiates and instructs as needed.
• Secures facilities for programs.
• Administers the sports programs within the departmental budget.
• Develops, manages, and controls sports department budgets. Assesses and recommends budgeting for program needs.
• Ensures that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained orderly and safely.
• Provides data and reports on assigned programs in support of the planning process of the branch and Association.
• Develops, produces, and disseminates appropriate program information to promote sports programs to the public and current members.
• Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and other committees as assigned.
• Represents the branch at various meetings related to the position.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF SPORTS :

FULL TIME BENEFITS :

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.

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.