Summer League Basketball Operations Director

Description

This position was funded by the Federal Appropriations award, funding community engagement through summer league basketball for teens and young adults, focusing on drawing participants from the City of Providence and the surrounding communities. This position is created for the duration of the grant period, which is currently anticipated through August 31, 2025. Continuation of this role beyond the grant period is subject to securing additional funding. While the Greater Providence YMCA will make every effort to secure further funding, continued employment beyond the current grant period cannot be guaranteed.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This grant funded position would support and assist the Greater Providence YMCA in developing the size and scope of the summer basketball league, its sponsors, and participants. The position would be responsible for promoting this league and garnering community interest that translates into income received to build the sustainability of the league with a specific focus on the City of Providence and the surrounding communities. This position will oversee the recruitment of participating players, referees, scorekeepers, concessions, evaluating interest levels, league operations, player registration as well as games played each week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for running the summer basketball league that engages the community and works with our grant funding sources to maximize revenue opportunities and community engagement specifically around the City of Providence and the surrounding communities
• Hires and supervises qualified individuals on a contract and / or volunteer basis as needed to run the summer basketball league within the budget constraints and grant guidelines
• Coordinates operations for summer league basketball games at multiple locations if needed, assigning staff, and creating game schedules that consider branch operations as well as program management.
• Builds relationships with local youth sports programs, out of school time program leaders, school coaches and other community members to increase awareness of community program offerings as well as increase involvement with community volunteers and partners to foster overall community engagement especially with at-risk teens and young adults from underserved communities
• Fosters community partnerships to engage in the basketball league and associated programming while also sourcing players for league participation
• Understands how to forecast and plan for future program costs and revenues in association with the financial needs of the organization
• Manages planning and operational details that are required for successful programming including but not limited to ordering and maintaining equipment, uniforms, score clocks, league materials
• Reviews financial reports to create a financial plan and forecasting as needed within a non-profit sports environment
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the program offerings and makes modifications as necessary to meet budgetary needs and grant-specific stipulations
• Assists the development team to secure sponsorships for activities and programs which also help build community partnerships
• Engages and builds a base of interested players who would participate in programs and return for additional future programs with a specific focus on increasing participation rates of at-risk teens and young adults from underserved communities
• Oversees multiple site locations for consistency in program offerings while also meeting unique community needs in each area location
• Sources new program opportunities and build community partnerships and relationships that result in future business growth
• Organizes the championship team recognition event and the end of season concluding activities.
• Partners with stakeholders to gather required information for grant reporting and collaborated with the grant management team to provide information as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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