SIOUX FALLS YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lacrosse Director

Status: Salaried Exempt

Department: Youth Sports

Reports to: Youth Sports Director

Revision Date: 12/1/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lacrosse Director is responsible for managing the YMCA Lacrosse program and also managing High School Intramural Programs. The lacrosse director will help develop strategic priorities and operational/tactical execution plans to help grow the sport of lacrosse in Sioux Falls. Duties will include coordination, communication, and adapting to changing needs of member satisfaction and member retention through sports program participation and facility excellence.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.) Oversee the planning and implementation of the lacrosse programs which includes recreational, competitive and travel programs.
2.) Oversee the planning and implementation of the High School Intramural programs..
3.) Grow and expand programming with emphasis on all aspects of the programs.
4.) Implement a calendar of camps, Try lax events, after school programs, and other activities that will help grow the sport of lacrosse. Will also run the camps and events.

5.) Create an organizational structure to help ensure efficient and effective operations of the lacrosse program. This could include creating registrations, creating teams, organizing leagues, securing fields and scheduling games for the seasons.

6.) Responsible for identifying referees and coaches and assigning them to teams.

7.) Develop and maintain effective partnership to expand and maintain facility use, facility scheduling, and equipment.

8.) Partner with the NPLL on scheduling, league tournaments and other tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Lacrosse background preferred
- Sports Management background preferred
- Must be adult, child, infant CPR/AED certified or willing to obtain certification within 30 days from hire
- Must complete required trainings within deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Consistently required to stand, walk, or run.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands or arms.
- Consistently required to see, hear, or talk.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally required to bend, twist, or stoop.
- Consistently requires concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort
- Moderate level of complexity for decision making
- Normal time pressure for most decision making

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• sports management: 1 year (Preferred)
• lacrosse: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person