Senior Youth Sports Director

You’ll put your imagination and creativity to work in an environment built upon strong values and teamwork.

Job Description

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).

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Engaging Community

Collaboration

Program/Project Management

Developing Self & Others