Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
POSITION PURPOSE
The Advanced Sport and Camp Director position is a high-profile leadership position that is responsible for helping the Branch Executive Director with the overall direction, coordination, operation, and success of the Branch. The Advanced Sports and Camp Director will ensure the Branch meets or exceeds financial goals, while providing remarkable leadership in areas of member experience, team member experience, new membership growth, in-Branch business performance, and member participation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership in the delivery of quality within the Sports and Camp departments.
• Lead implementation of and direct a variety of traditional and innovative programs, ensuring that programs promote the YMCA mission.
• Expand programs through enrollment growth and new initiatives.
• Involve members progressing from casual to connect to committed members.
• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers to ensure the effective implementation of programs and activities. Ensure that department staff adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with leading the development of programs and services through your portfolio of programs
• Oversee annual planning of all sessions as well as audit development and execution for all programs
• Ensure coaches, counselors and staff provide excellent service to members and participants. Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
• Administer department budget and remain sensitive to budgetary constraints.
• Provide branch coordination to all departments to ensure successful communication, special events and program growth.
• Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable laws.
• Lead teams to cultivate and coordinate/train volunteers that work specifically in areas of assignment.
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
• Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3-5 years of experience working with youth and camp.
• 3 years experience in hospitality, retail, recreation management or other relevant industries.
• 3 years experience managing 50 team members
• 3 years experience managing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements/revenue/EBITDA budgets
• Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns
• Track record of success in a performance driven work environment

OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission.
OUR MISSION
To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.