Sports & Aquatics Director - Grandview YMCA

Be a game changer and inspire the next generation through youth sports and aquatics. Build skills, confidence, and community connections.

This program director position is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of all aquatics and sports programming at the Grandview Family YMCA. In addition, every position in the Montgomery YMCA is responsible for upholding Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that support healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA strategic objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands within the community in accordance with YMCA’s strategic and operating plans.

2. Responsible for preparing and managing the budgets for the areas of responsibility.

3. Plan, develop, promote, implement, and grow all programs for the areas of responsibility.

4. Supervise the scheduling of all sports & aquatics facilities. Additionally, ensures proper maintenance of the pools and maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

5. Takes a leadership role in scheduling, managing, programming, and maintaining the sports fields at 17 Springs.

6. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise all staff and volunteers in areas of responsibility. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

7. Provide leadership and support for all part time staff in the YMCA especially for front line staff that assist in the implementation of all program areas and activities.

8. Implements new and innovative programs for all ages that help add value to a YMCA membership.

9. Assist the Associate Executive Director in the maintenance of branch grounds and facilities.

10. Schedule, staff, and supervise rental groups when needed.

11. Assist with periodic Association-wide trainings, committees or task-forces as assigned.

12. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety guidelines.

13. Creates and schedules swim lessons, water fitness classes, swim team and special events.

14. Assist the Childcare Director with after-school and summer programing as needed.

15. Actively pursue and develop relationships within the community that help provide support and leadership for the YMCA.

16. Develop an annual plan for securing team sponsorships and support for the Annual Support Campaign which provides scholarships for families in our communities.

17. Assist in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university (or acquire within first year of employment) and one to two years of related experience and/or training are required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a group of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical data as well as working with the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations such as forecasting future growth and trends.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define and trouble shoot problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certifications

1. Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer, AED, and O2

2. Bloodborne Pathogens

3. All other safety trainings as required by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery

Recommended Certifications

1. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

2. Red Cross Instructor level certification

3. Serve Safe Certified

4. Lifeguard certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be 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 essential functions.

The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Items may include archery targets, canoes, or other materials needed for the job. The employee must also be able to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, use arms and hands, have vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually only moderately loud.