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Program Director - Sports and Wellness
$97k-135k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
4 Months Ago
YMCA is Hiring a Program Director - Sports and Wellness Near Columbia, SC
The YMCA of Columbia, SC is searching for a dynamic, cause-driven leader to serve as Sports/Wellness Director for its Downtown Branch.
Job Description
The Sports and Wellness Program Director supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position directs Wellness and Sports activities at the Downtown YMCA.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience, including sports programming and fitness management.
- Group fitness certification through a nationally recognized and/or accredited organization (YMCA of the USA, ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc.) preferred.
- Previous leadership experience in recruitment, training and supervision of staff and volunteer groups.
- Strong leadership and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to direct programs, achieve budgets, and fundraise.
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- Must complete of the following trainings within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention training; CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certification; Bloodborne Pathogens training and Sexual Harassment.
- Must have the ability to travel between multiple job sites.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, particularly evening and weekend hours.
- Work hours may vary according to the program needs.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements, and manages strategies to promote Y Wellness and Sports programs to meet the YMCA’s objectives.
- Hires, trains, supervises and supports staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member/participant satisfaction.
- Upholds the YMCA Mission and demonstrates behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Ensures high-quality activities through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff. Sets the standards for exceptional customer service.
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands sports programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Secures and schedules athletic fields and/or facilities. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits.
- Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Organizes and conducts orientation meetings, and training and meetings for coaches.
- Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules; trains and schedules sports officials and supervisors; develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
- Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards; coordinates and distributes team photographs.
- Establishes, organizes and conducts sports clinics and summer sports camps.
- Schedules group exercise classes, staff and class rotations.
- Oversees goals and schedules for Personal Training staff and activities.
- Oversees fitness attendants and manages cleanliness and maintenance of workout equipment.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of sports and wellness program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Develops, manages, and controls departmental budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
- Coordinates and manages communications with constituents.
- Maintains equipment and facilities. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies as required. Coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Leads special events as required.
- Assists with the branch’s Race Series events.
- Supports and leads fundraising campaigns and committees as assigned.
- Assures compliance with state, local, and YMCA guidelines.
- Provides data and reports as required.
- Maintains annual training requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
· Mission Advancement
· Collaboration
· Operational Effectiveness
· Personal Growth
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$97k-135k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/02/2024
HEADQUARTERS
PLEASANTON, CA
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
2010
CEO
MELLANEE SIGG
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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