What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Director of Youth Sports for West Valley (Reseda), Mid Valley (Van Nuys) and Antelope position at YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!
We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!
Position Description
The Regional Youth Sports Director is responsible for the Association development and overall program delivery for all Youth Sports programming, communication, talent acquisition, staff support, retention and engagement, and budget and fiscal management for assigned branches.
Qualifications
- AGE: 21 years or older
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or documented successful experience (1-year experience for each year of required education up to 4 years) in the field of health and wellness, Physical Education, or other related field, preferred.
- RELATED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years' experience in the youth sports field with at least one (1) year of supervision experience.
- SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. Maintain current CPR, AED, first aid and emergency oxygen or acquire within 60 days of hire.
- AVAILABILITY: This is a full-time exempt role overseeing Youth Sports Departments at multiple branches.
- This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.
Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate the mission, vision and values of the YMCA.
- Help plan, implement, and develop age appropriate youth and adult sports/recreation programming across both branch service areas.
- Develop and manage long and short-term budgets designed to support the Association Strategic Plan.
- Complete and submit financial variance reports monthly for review with supervisor.
- Manage forecasts to meet Association Operating Plan.
- Maintain systems for variance analysis, revenue and expense monitoring and control.
- Leads promotional efforts for our sports/recreation programs at local schools, and adjacent communities.
- Work together alongside Regional Team in developing Association Partner Sports Leagues, Special Events, and Initiatives.
- Implement developmentally-appropriate sports programming.
- Foster positive relationships with staff, members and volunteers.
- Provide on-going leadership, professional guidance and development to staff.
- Assists branches in the development of their sports budgets.
- Successful management of fee-based programs into ActiveNet.
- Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development, audits and evaluation.
- Provide direction on overall participation growth in all leagues.
- Guide staff on providing a safe and clean program environment/area.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with staff (cluster meetings, meetings with branch staff, etc.).
- Maintain complete familiarity of all risk management procedures and policies for department areas.
- Provide coverage and leadership at the branch level, when needed, at a variety of times (evenings and weekends).
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
- Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
- All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor.
Salary : $71,400
