What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director position at Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic leader to oversee and deliver a comprehensive, safe, and inclusive sports and recreation program that serves all club members. This role presents an opportunity to create a positive and engaging environment where both boys and girls can thrive through physical activity, teamwork, and skill development. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering a culture that supports personal growth, confidence, and positive youth development, ensuring every participant feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Responsibilities/Duties
Program Planning & Implementation
- Develop, plan, and schedule a full calendar of athletic programs, seasonal leagues, sports clinics/practices, tournaments, and recreational activities.
- Ensure programs serve a wide age range and are inclusive to all genders, offering equitable opportunities.
Youth Development & Member Engagement
- Encourage participation and engagement; serve as a positive role model and mentor to members.
- Promote not just athletic skills, but also social, emotional, and healthy lifestyle development (sportsmanship, teamwork, character, well-being).
Staffing & Volunteer Management
- Recruit, hire (or coordinate selection), train, supervise, and evaluate coaches, volunteers, and any part-time staff involved in athletics.
- Provide orientation, coaching guidelines, and maintain staff accountability.
Facility, Equipment & Safety Management
- Ensure that athletic facilities (gyms, fields, recreational spaces) are safe, clean, well-maintained, and organized.
- Manage inventory of sports equipment; ensure proper storage, maintenance, and timely replacement or acquisition.
- Enforce safety protocols, supervise youth during activities, and ensure all programs meet health, safety, and club standards
Budgeting, Resources, & Administrative Duties
- Develop and manage the athletics program budget; requisition supplies and equipment; track expenditures.
- Maintain records: attendance, participation, registrations, demographic data, budget reports, volunteer/staff logs, equipment inventory, facility usage.
- Promote and market athletic programs to members, families, and the community to
- maintain or grow participation.
Community & Stakeholder Relations
- Collaborate with parents, schools, community partners, local leagues, and other youth-serving organizations to coordinate events, recruit participants, and ensure alignment with community needs.
- Foster inclusive, welcoming environment for all youth; ensure programs reflect cultural, gender, and age diversity.
Program Evaluation & Outcomes
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate athletic programs to assess participation, outcomes
- (physical health, social development, engagement), and adjust programming to meetmember needs.
- Report on program performance to Club leadership, board, or funders as required.
Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall functioning of the club
- (e.g. support in non-athletic programs, assist with special events, outreach, or generalclub operations)
Qualifications & Skills
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, Knowledge of and ability to teach the rules of play for common games and activities.
- Experience working with and instructing children and youth in recreational and/or educational games and activities.
- Experience working with youth development, ideally in a club, after-school program, or similar organization.
- Previous experience supervising staff and volunteers, organizing sports/recreationalprograms, and managing logistics.
- Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and mentoringskills.
- Organizational and project/program management skills: planning, scheduling, logistics,budgeting.
- Ability to promote a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for youth of diversebackgrounds and ages.
- Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office) for record-keeping, scheduling, reporting.
- Certifications may be required or recommended: CPR, First Aid. Valid driver’s license may be necessary (for transporting youth or staff).
- Flexibility — willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and adapt to changing program needs (especially for practices/games/events).
Shift
- Evenings and Weekends (When in Season)
- 1:00pm-7:00pm. Weekend hours during sports leagues. Summer hours will be available as well.
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17