What are the responsibilities and job description for the Westview Senior Sports Director position at YMCA of Greater Omaha?
A Great Place to Work!
Imagine being a part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world – a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.
We need people like you to help us build a stronger community. You’ll put your imagination and creativity to work in an environment built upon strong values and teamwork.
Benefits
This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Omaha, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Senior Director leads the development and operations of assigned programs, such as health & wellness, aquatics, teens, early learning, membership and/or other programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff. Acts as liaison to committee(s) and advisory board(s).
Essential Functions
Engaging Community
Collaboration
Program/Project Management
Developing Self & Others
Qualifications
Imagine being a part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world – a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.
We need people like you to help us build a stronger community. You’ll put your imagination and creativity to work in an environment built upon strong values and teamwork.
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership
- Significant YMCA program & childcare discounts
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance where the Y covers a majority of the cost, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
- 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
- Paid time off, sick time, emergency assistance, maternity & parental leave
- Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style, dress for your day
- Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!
This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Omaha, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Senior Director leads the development and operations of assigned programs, such as health & wellness, aquatics, teens, early learning, membership and/or other programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff. Acts as liaison to committee(s) and advisory board(s).
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
- Develops and controls department budgets related to the position.
- Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Facilitates communication and provides leadership. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and on-going training of staff.
- Coordinates special events and activities.
- Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
- Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or related trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Engaging Community
Collaboration
Program/Project Management
Developing Self & Others
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent
- Three or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising
- Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
- Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check
- Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
- Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.
- Screen, train, and enforce abuse prevention policies for staff.
- Promote a reporting culture, address violations, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with mandated reporting and communicate zero tolerance to all staff.
- 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 the essential functions.
- Office/recreational environment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking are required.
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- Reliable transportation and travel among local branches required.
- Hours will include evening and weekend work.
