What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Program Director (Full Time) - Parkview Family YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne?
Bring your Passion for Sports to the Y and Inspire Youth and Adults
Are you ready to turn your love of sports into a career that makes a real difference? At the Parkview Family YMCA, we’re looking for a Sports Program Director who’s ready to lead leagues, coach coaches, and create experiences that kids and adults will never forget. Every day at the Y is an opportunity to help people grow, build confidence, and discover the joy of being active. If you’re passionate about teamwork, community, and making every game a win for everyone, this is the role for you. Step onto the court, grab the clipboard, and help us bring the fun and the lessons to life!
Why you’ll love the YMCA
As a full-time staff member, you and your household will receive a free membership and participate in many free programs. Also, receive a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility.
Other perks our Y employees enjoy:
- Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance your career.
- Childcare: Your dependents will enjoy free before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered during regular childwatch hours.
- Medical and Financial: Other benefits include paid time off and sick time, YMCA-contributed HSA, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Fulfillment: Engage in an amazing, encouraging, and diverse team while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!
Responsibilities
The Parkview Family YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded Sports Program Director to lead and grow our youth and adult sports programs. This role is ideal for a servant leader who enjoys building teams, supporting volunteers, and creating positive experiences through sports.
- Develop: Expand current sports programs to support youth and adult engagement while promoting program growth. Organize and manage youth sports programs, including team formation, schedules, facilities, officials, equipment, and program guidelines.
- Connect: Engage families and the community through parent meetings, team communications, photos, and seasonal events.
- Serve: Support volunteers and staff by coordinating screenings, coach trainings, uniforms, awards, and game-day setup.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but will consider an equivalent combination of education/work experience.
- One to two years related leadership experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills. Excellent human relation skills and enthusiasm
- Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Salary: Exempt, Full-time $45,000-$47,000 annually
Location: Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Salary : $45,000 - $47,000