Sports Director

Love youth sports? Turn it into a career. Join the YMCA as our fulltime Sports Director.


Job Description

The Sports Director provides leadership and oversight for all YMCA sports and recreational programs at the Brewton Area YMCA. This position is responsible for program development, staff and volunteer leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and risk
management while ensuring high-quality programs that support the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in sports program administration, recreation management, or related work preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Certifications & Skills

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (required within a specified timeframe).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including youth, teens, adults, and volunteers.
• Budget management and administrative proficiency.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and core values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
• Ability to lift, move, and set up sports equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and provide on-site support.
• Willingness to use motorized equipment, such as mowers, side-by-sides, tractors and similar machinery.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Indoor gymnasiums, outdoor fields, and community facilities.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions for outdoor programs.
• Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and seasonal variations based on program needs.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities


Program Leadership & Development

• Plan, implement, and evaluate youth, teen, and adult sports programs including leagues, clinics, camps, tournaments and special events.
• Ensure programs are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with YMCA standards and community needs.
• Develop program schedules, curricula, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor participation, program outcomes, and member satisfaction.
• Seek opportunities to grow and expand programs for greater community impact.

Staff & Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate sports staff, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Schedule staff and volunteers to ensure adequate program coverage.
• Lead staff meetings, trainings, and coach orientations.

Safety, Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies, risk management standards, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures, emergency action plans, and incident reporting protocols.
• Maintain required certifications and ensure staff and volunteers meet training requirements.

Budget, Administration & Operations

• Develop and manage the sports department budget, including program fees, expenses, and financial goals.
• Oversee registrations, recordkeeping, equipment inventory, and reporting.
• Oversee fundraising for youth sports sponsorship program.
  Promote all programs to ensure great turnout for participation.
• Coordinate facility, gym, and field usage in collaboration with other departments.
• Order, maintain, and replace sports equipment and supplies as needed.

Aquatics

• Assist CEO in recruiting, hiring, schedule training, supervising, and evaluating aquatic staff including Head Lifeguards, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs including swim lessons, water fitness, and recreational swim.
• Oversee emergency action plans, incident reporting, and safety drills.
• Maintain required certifications for self and staff.

Member Experience & Community Engagement

• Provide a welcoming, inclusive, and positive experience for participants, families, and members.
• Address member concerns and feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and partners to promote YMCA sports programs.
• Represent the YMCA at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.

Required Certifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.

• 3 years of experience in sports program administration, recreation management, or related work preferred.

• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Certifications & Skills

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (required within a specified timeframe).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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