Sports Director - Broward County

Position Summary:

The Sports Director is responsible for preparing and administering departmental budget, can be managed on a high level of coordination, communication and adapt to the changing needs of the members and trends in the field. Ensure the promotion of sports programming growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through sports program participation and facility excellence. Sports Directors will manage the Sports team to include hiring and training of staff as well as ensuring that all safety and risk management procedures are followed.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Meets all assigned program enrollment and program quality benchmarks by marketing and promoting the Sports Program.
• Assists Executive Director in Annual Campaign to exceed Dollars, Donors and Volunteers goals.
• Maintains ongoing communication with members and participants of the sports and leagues
• Maintains high membership conversion ratios through improved program participation
• Conducts ongoing assessment and evaluation of all sports programming performances and implement program changes and/or enhancements as needed
• Provides leadership and vision in the improvement and development of existing and new innovative sports and recreation program development to better meet the needs of members and the community
• Implement and direct department promotional and retention strategies for new and existing sports programs
• Develops and maintain effective gym, facility scheduling and equipment to best serve members of all ages;
• Reports unclean conditions, safety hazards and malfunctioning equipment.
• Plans the annual department budget; manage and implement the approved budget and take appropriate action to correct variances.
• Orders equipment and supplies for the sports, leagues and ensure that equipment is properly secured and maintained while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
• Participates in regular departmental meetings and building coverage
• Assists in the promotion and integration with other YMCA departments to ensure the productive, effective and efficient operation of the family center.
• Supervises trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers; establishes policies, procedures and guidelines for staff to ensure quality member experience.
• Develops, plans and implements new procedures, systems and methods to promote program growth, safety, member satisfaction and member retention through program participation and facility excellence.
• Oversees internal marketing and communication efforts to maximize enrollments and program participation
• Identifies and resolve program problem areas to ensure member satisfaction
• Produces department operation reports as needed by leadership and Association Sports product line.
• Represents and promote the YMCA in the community as needed and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, business and governmental entities.
• Recruits and trains high quality, energetic and cause-driven program coaches, referees and volunteers to positively impact the lives of our youth participants.
• Coordinates and educate referees on the rules, policies and philosophies of the YMCA.
• Coordinates Special Events related to the sports programs.
• Maintains current and seek out new collaborations with community partners to extend the footprint of the YMCA.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor sporting venues to ensure safe and organized practices and game days.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Physical Education or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of sports program experience participating in or teaching various Youth Sports to children or comparable experience with a budget exceeding 500K, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred but not required

Other skills and abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Ideal Candidate Profile
• Passionate about sports.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural leader with a competitive drive, emotionally mature, able to initiate and conduct difficult conversations with individuals at all levels.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional aquatic experience.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Visiting Indoor and outdoor fitness sites and facilities; exposure to heat, and cold. Noise level is usually moderate
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Will be required to drive often for meetings and other work-related duties.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families requires employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.