What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Sports Director position at Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery?
JOB SUMMARY
The Recreational Sports Director is responsible for organizing and implementing all recreational youth and adult programs for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Soccer Branch. The ideal candidate will be expected to recommend and execute strategies for player retention and recruitment, as well as manage team formation, game scheduling and recreational coach development. The incumbent will be required to spend extended hours traveling throughout the city to schools, churches and youth groups to market our programs. The incumbent will also demonstrate leadership, show enthusiasm, work efficiently while paying attention to detail and display a positive and professional attitude at all times. The Director will be responsible for the overall member experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The Recreational Sports Director is responsible for organizing and implementing all recreational youth and adult programs for the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Soccer Branch. The ideal candidate will be expected to recommend and execute strategies for player retention and recruitment, as well as manage team formation, game scheduling and recreational coach development. The incumbent will be required to spend extended hours traveling throughout the city to schools, churches and youth groups to market our programs. The incumbent will also demonstrate leadership, show enthusiasm, work efficiently while paying attention to detail and display a positive and professional attitude at all times. The Director will be responsible for the overall member experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Organize and implement all recreational youth and mini-soccer programs. (Including creating teams/rosters, scheduling games, ordering uniforms, ordering awards, securing coaches, creating information sheets, securing referees, conducting coaches meeting, Coaches training and other task required to have a successful recreational program).
- Create partnership/relationships with local schools, churches and day care centers.
- Attend recreational games to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
- Volunteer to conduct clinics for local churches and other youth programs to market our recreational programs.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise all part-time staff at the facility.
- Design and develop marketing materials for each program.
- Conduct end of season surveys for each program.
- Prepare and manage the annual budget for recreational soccer programs within approved budget guidelines.
- Carries out all association policies concerning management, administration and accounting procedures.
- Communicates positively and effectively with all participants, volunteers and staff, including timely response to emails and phone calls and requests for information.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise all volunteer coaches and volunteers for all recreational soccer functions
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Effectively build relationships with members and participants.
- Create a welcoming environment for members and participants.
- Assist the Vice President and DOC with AFC South program and major events being hosted by the YMCA of Greater Montgomery at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex or Indoor Arena.
- Secure team sponsorships for recreational teams.
- Assist the Vice President in the Annual Campaign.
- Organize and implement all Adult Recreational programs.
- Other duties/task as assigned by the Vice President.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
CPR, First Aid and AED
YMCA Safety Trainings required with 30 days of employment.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- YMCA Membership
- Program Discounts
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Employee Life Insurance,
- 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
- Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
- Generous PTO policy
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Troy University Tuition Discount
- Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings
To apply: submit resume and six references to msanchez@ymcamontgomery.org
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.
