Treasure Valley Family YMCA Races & Fun Runs embody the Y’s cause by being available for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. They give adults, children, and families the ability to raise their spirits and their heartbeats through fun and competitive races.

The Events Director isresponsible for administering the total operation of the department within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Youth staff to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on-going development.
• Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Manage all aspects of programming to ensure budget, quality and safety expectations are met.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to market and distribute program information.
• Operate in a synergistic manner with other YMCA branches and departments to increase participation through cross-promotion and education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in youth related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in related field.
• Background must include strong skills in human relations, budgeting and fiscal management, financial development, health and well-being management, and staff and volunteer management.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.

Schedule:

This is a full-time leadership position requiring flexibility and availability during key events. Evening and weekends will be required during these times.

Benefits:

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include:• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.